Dare Babalola
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Professor Mohammed Gana Yisa, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to rig the 2027 general elections.
Yisa, who is the former Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, vowed to stop the ruling party from rigging the elections.
Speaking in an interview with Vanguard on Friday, Yisa declared, “Of course, APC is already planning to rig. But we are more vigilant this time. We are developing antidotes to rigging. We will not allow APC to rig elections in 2027.”
According to the former lawmaker, there are plans in place by opposition parties to protect the ballot and ensure that the people’s votes count.
He noted that the new measures by opposition parties will make it harder for anyone to alter results or suppress voters.
Yisa stressed that Nigerians must be alert ahead of the polls, warning that lessons from past elections show how ruling parties often exploit state power.
“This will not be tolerated in 2027,” he said.
The former envoy also noted that vigilance is key, insisting that every stage of the electoral process, from voter registration to result collation will be closely monitored.
He added that citizens are becoming more politically aware, which will make rigging more difficult.
“The credibility of the 2027 elections will define Nigeria’s democracy,” Yisa said, arguing that free and fair polls are the only way to guarantee peace and stability in the country.
He urged Nigerians to remain united and resist any attempt to undermine their will, expressing confidence that with proper vigilance, the elections will reflect the true choice of the people.
