The Digest:
Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal says he would welcome international intervention in Nigeria’s 2027 elections if it ensures credibility. Citing 2015 as an example, he called for democratic nations to support free polls
Key Points:
- Tambuwal said international involvement helped shape Nigeria’s 2015 election, which brought the APC to power.
- He stressed that such intervention should not be direct interference but support for credible polls.
- The senator emphasized he was not referring to any single country, but to democratic nations collectively.
- He also addressed U.S. military intervention in Nigeria in December 2025, saying he hopes it does not recur.
- Tambuwal called for a clear framework between Nigeria and foreign partners on security cooperation.
- He criticized the lack of legislative oversight over foreign military agreements.
- The former governor is a PDP member but aligned with the opposition ADC coalition.
Sources: Daily Trust
