Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan expressed his apprehensions about the increasing prevalence of off-cycle elections in the country. Speaking after casting his vote in Bayelsa state, Jonathan urged the National Assembly to take action to prevent the proliferation of off-season polls, emphasizing that it deviates from global best practices.
He highlighted the potential risks, referencing the 2007 elections, and warned that even the presidential election could become an off-season event. Jonathan's call for legislative intervention aims to align election schedules, promoting uniformity across states. The former president urged a reconsideration of the current trend for the sake of Nigeria's democratic stability.
