Former Governors of Bayelsa and Rivers states, Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have sounded a warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under serious threat from persistent electoral fraud, voter apathy, and political manipulation as the 2027 general elections approach.
The two leaders said this at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily Newspaper, in Abuja, on Monday, where political figures, diplomats and media executives gathered to discuss the future of Nigeria’s electoral system.
Dickson, who chaired the event, said: “Rigging of elections is the worst coup you can plan.
He called on the National Assembly to strengthen the nation’s electoral laws to prevent result falsification and protect the people’s mandate.
Also, Amaechi, shared similar concerns and criticised Nigeria’s failure to implement lasting electoral reforms.
Amaechi warned that voter apathy and public indifference were creating the conditions for rigging to continue unchecked.