BusinessDay described political violence as an early test of Nigeria’s readiness for the 2027 vote, citing violence against opposition candidates, interruptions to party operations and inflammatory rhetoric.
The report also cited inflammatory political rhetoric and described the violence as an early test of electoral readiness.
BusinessDay columnist Zebulon Agomuo warned in a Nov. 5 column that violence was likely around the vote. He described the political climate as deteriorating and portrayed election and security authorities as passive. EconoTimes previously covered Agomuo’s warning about violence around the vote.
INEC’s calendar sets presidential and National Assembly elections for Jan. 16, 2027, followed by governorship and State House of Assembly elections on Feb. 6, 2027.
