Presidency Dismisses Alleged Plot to Postpone 2027 Elections, Says Claims Are Fake News

The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is planning to postpone Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, describing the reports as fake news and insisting that no such plan is being considered.

The clarification followed concerns raised by the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC), which alleged that there was a plot to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into changing the election timetable.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government was unaware of any move to alter the date of the election.

He maintained that the government had no plans to postpone the polls, rejecting suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was considering such a decision.

ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Pressure on INEC

The ADC-PCC had alleged that INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, could be summoned to the Presidential Villa and pressured to change the election timetable.

In a statement issued by its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the campaign council urged President Tinubu to distance himself from any alleged plan to delay the election.

The council also called on the INEC chairman to reject any attempt to influence the commission’s timetable and publicly disclose any such approach.

It argued that Nigerians should be allowed to assess the performance of the current administration through the ballot box without any unnecessary disruption to the electoral process.

The opposition group further insisted that any proposal to postpone the election on public health grounds must be supported by verifiable medical evidence and subjected to public scrutiny.

However, the allegations have not been independently established, and the Presidency has denied that any postponement plan exists.

Ebola Concerns Enter Election Debate

The controversy comes amid concerns about the reported Ebola outbreak and whether public health considerations could affect preparations for the elections.

The ADC-PCC acknowledged the seriousness of the health situation but argued that appropriate precautions should be taken to protect voters and election workers without unnecessarily changing the electoral timetable.

The council maintained that health professionals should be allowed to manage the outbreak while INEC continues its preparations for the polls.

It also urged domestic and international election observers to closely monitor any proposal that could affect the scheduled election.

House of Representatives Seeks INEC Readiness Report

Separately, the House of Representatives has resolved to invite INEC to brief the relevant committee on its preparedness for the 2027 general elections.

The lawmakers want the commission to provide details on voter registration, Permanent Voter Card production and distribution, election logistics, technology deployment, personnel training, security arrangements and funding.

Concerns were also raised about reported difficulties at Continuous Voter Registration centres, including inadequate equipment, limited personnel, network problems and long waiting times.

The House warned that unresolved operational challenges could prevent eligible Nigerians from participating fully in the electoral process and weaken public confidence in the elections.

INEC is expected to provide a comprehensive update on its preparations within seven legislative days, according to the resolution.

Political Tensions Rise Ahead of 2027

The disagreement has added to the growing political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition parties demanding transparency and the Federal Government rejecting claims of an attempt to alter the timetable.

The central issue remains whether the electoral process will proceed according to the official schedule and whether INEC can address concerns about voter registration, logistics, funding and security.

For now, the Presidency maintains that there is no plan to postpone the election, while the ADC-PCC has called for vigilance against any attempt to change the timetable without a clear and publicly justified reason.

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The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is planning to postpone Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, describing the reports as fake news and insisting that no such plan is being considered.

The clarification followed concerns raised by the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC), which alleged that there was a plot to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into changing the election timetable.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government was unaware of any move to alter the date of the election.

He maintained that the government had no plans to postpone the polls, rejecting suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was considering such a decision.

ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Pressure on INEC

The ADC-PCC had alleged that INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, could be summoned to the Presidential Villa and pressured to change the election timetable.

In a statement issued by its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the campaign council urged President Tinubu to distance himself from any alleged plan to delay the election.

The council also called on the INEC chairman to reject any attempt to influence the commission’s timetable and publicly disclose any such approach.

It argued that Nigerians should be allowed to assess the performance of the current administration through the ballot box without any unnecessary disruption to the electoral process.

The opposition group further insisted that any proposal to postpone the election on public health grounds must be supported by verifiable medical evidence and subjected to public scrutiny.

However, the allegations have not been independently established, and the Presidency has denied that any postponement plan exists.

Ebola Concerns Enter Election Debate

The controversy comes amid concerns about the reported Ebola outbreak and whether public health considerations could affect preparations for the elections.

The ADC-PCC acknowledged the seriousness of the health situation but argued that appropriate precautions should be taken to protect voters and election workers without unnecessarily changing the electoral timetable.

The council maintained that health professionals should be allowed to manage the outbreak while INEC continues its preparations for the polls.

It also urged domestic and international election observers to closely monitor any proposal that could affect the scheduled election.

House of Representatives Seeks INEC Readiness Report

Separately, the House of Representatives has resolved to invite INEC to brief the relevant committee on its preparedness for the 2027 general elections.

The lawmakers want the commission to provide details on voter registration, Permanent Voter Card production and distribution, election logistics, technology deployment, personnel training, security arrangements and funding.

Concerns were also raised about reported difficulties at Continuous Voter Registration centres, including inadequate equipment, limited personnel, network problems and long waiting times.

The House warned that unresolved operational challenges could prevent eligible Nigerians from participating fully in the electoral process and weaken public confidence in the elections.

INEC is expected to provide a comprehensive update on its preparations within seven legislative days, according to the resolution.

Political Tensions Rise Ahead of 2027

The disagreement has added to the growing political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition parties demanding transparency and the Federal Government rejecting claims of an attempt to alter the timetable.

The central issue remains whether the electoral process will proceed according to the official schedule and whether INEC can address concerns about voter registration, logistics, funding and security.

For now, the Presidency maintains that there is no plan to postpone the election, while the ADC-PCC has called for vigilance against any attempt to change the timetable without a clear and publicly justified reason.

#2027Elections #Tinubu #INEC #ADC #NigeriaPolitics #ElectionNews #MohammedIdris #OnPointGist