Rigging in 2027 Election Could Trigger Series of Civil Unrest in Nigeria, Utomi Says

Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist, has warned that attempts to manipulate the 2027 elections could trigger serious civil unrest in Nigeria. He said growing public concern over electoral malpractice could have severe consequences. Utomi made the statement in a post on X, recounting an informal town hall meeting in Manchester, United Kingdom, where he attended a lunch with Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Participants expressed concern over the confidence of some public officials in their ability to manipulate the elections.

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