2027: Nigeria is boiling, Tinubu must douse tension now — Turaki
- ✦The political climate is marked by historical parallels to the First and Second Republics, where suppression of opposition led to democratic collapse.
- ✦Public trust in electoral and judicial institutions is significantly low, with a majority of citizens fearing violence during the upcoming election cycle.
- PDP Interim National Working Committee Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has warned that rising political violence and intimidation ahead of the 2027 elections threaten Nigeria's stability.
- The PDP accuses the ruling APC of using the judiciary and state-backed violence to shrink the political space and weaken opposition parties.
- Data from Yiaga Africa indicates that 61% of Nigerians fear violence at polling stations, while only 34% express confidence in INEC.
…Accuses APC of using violence, courts to weaken opposition …Cites declining confidence in INEC, judiciary …Jerry Gana urges President to act as father of the nation, not partisan politician By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Interim National...
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What specific demands has the PDP made to the federal government?
The PDP demanded that President Tinubu publicly condemn political violence, that security agencies publish an election security plan, that opposition parties be granted access to public campaign facilities, and that the judiciary operate without executive interference.
What concerns did Professor Jerry Gana raise regarding the President's role?
Professor Jerry Gana urged President Tinubu to act as a father of the nation rather than a partisan politician, emphasizing that the President must prioritize national peace and stability over the political interests of the APC.
