Aisha Yesufu Urges Nigerians to Unite Against Election Rigging Ahead of 2027 Polls

Prominent socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on Nigerians to unite and resist any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement shared on her official X handle, the activist stressed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot rig elections without the cooperation of citizens.

According to her, electoral malpractice thrives because many Nigerians remain passive, expecting divine intervention instead of taking collective responsibility.

“No rigging can happen without our support,” Yesufu stated. “INEC is not the problem. The people in INEC are the problem and they are among the 220 million people. There is no INEC Chairman that can rig election if the people working in INEC do not collude.”

She emphasized that those involved in election manipulation are not outsiders but ordinary Nigerians from all walks of life.

“These people are our brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, children, cousins, neighbors, church members, mosque worshippers, and colleagues. Let us begin to warn each other not to rig or allow rigging,” she added.

Yesufu further extended her criticism to other institutions, arguing that the challenges facing the judiciary, police, and military are rooted in the misconduct of individuals within those systems.

“The judiciary is not the problem; the people in the judiciary are the problem. The police are not the problem; the people in the police are the problem. The military is not the problem; the people in the military are the problem,” she said.

The activist concluded by urging Nigerians to take full ownership of the electoral process in 2027, stressing the importance of vigilance at the polls.

“Unless you vote, defend your vote, and ensure it is counted for your candidate, what you did is not voting but paper painting,” Yesufu warned.