BusinessDay columnist Zebulon Agomuo argues that violence is likely around Nigeria’s 2027 election, citing a worsening political climate and what he portrays as a passive response from election and security authorities.
In his Nov. 5 column, Agomuo describes the political climate before the vote as deteriorating. The headline characterizes the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies as taking a “sidon-look” approach, framing them as standing aside as tensions build.
INEC’s official calendar sets presidential and National Assembly elections for Jan. 16, 2027, followed by governorship and State House of Assembly elections on Feb. 6.
