Peter Obi Urges UN, EU to Hold INEC Accountable Ahead of 2027 Elections
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) and other international partners to ensure greater accountability from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Obi said international support for INEC should go beyond financial assistance to include effective monitoring and measures to ensure transparency in the commission’s operations.
The former Anambra State governor made the appeal in a post on his verified X account on Monday night, warning that funding alone would not guarantee credible elections without proper oversight.
He questioned the huge financial resources committed to conducting elections in Nigeria, arguing that public funds should translate into an electoral process capable of earning citizens’ confidence.
“Do not just fund INEC, hold INEC accountable. Nigeria cannot afford another compromised election,” Obi wrote.
He stressed that international partners had an important role in supporting efforts to ensure that the 2027 elections were free, fair and credible.
Obi maintained that Nigerians deserved an electoral system in which votes were protected, properly counted and accurately reflected in election results.
He also warned that electoral manipulation could undermine national stability and produce consequences beyond Nigeria’s borders.
“The consequences of electoral manipulation could threaten national stability and extend beyond our borders,” he stated.
Obi further cautioned against allowing political interests to undermine the country’s democratic future.
“The future of Nigeria’s democracy must not be sacrificed to political interests,” he added.
His appeal comes amid growing political activities and public discussions surrounding INEC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, with electoral transparency, institutional accountability and public confidence remaining key issues in the build-up to the polls.
