The Obidient Movement has warned that the alleged irregularities and “criminality” that characterised Nigeria’s 2023 general election will not be allowed to recur in 2027, accusing the Senate and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining efforts to ensure credible elections.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the movement criticised what it described as attempts by the National Assembly to roll back electoral transparency, particularly regarding electronic transmission of election results.
The group described it as ironic and hypocritical that the APC relies heavily on electronic registration and digital systems for its internal party processes while resisting similar measures for national elections. According to the movement, this contradiction raises serious concerns about the ruling party’s commitment to free, fair, and credible polls.
Tanko accused the APC of using its control of the National Assembly to stall critical electoral reforms for the benefit of a political elite, warning that such actions pose a threat to Nigeria’s democratic future.
“The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which controls the National Assembly, has clearly demonstrated its intent to undermine free, fair, and credible elections,” the statement said. “It is both ironic and hypocritical for a party that deploys e-registration and electronic processes for its internal affairs to deny Nigerians the same level of transparency in national elections.”
The Obidient Movement called on Nigerians, civil society organisations, and the international community to oppose what it described as a dangerous regression in the country’s democratic process. It urged citizens to remain vigilant and to lawfully resist any attempt at electoral manipulation.
Reaffirming its stance ahead of the 2027 polls, the movement said the experiences of 2023 must not be repeated.
“The criminality witnessed during the 2023 elections will not be tolerated in 2027,” the statement added. “Nigerians everywhere must be prepared to rise up, resist, and reject this deliberate act of democratic sabotage, and to legitimately and decisively reclaim our country.”
The group also encouraged nationwide participation in protests aimed at demanding electoral transparency and meaningful democratic reforms, insisting that its demands reflect the will of the Nigerian people.
