September 16th, 2025
Ahead of 2027 election, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned INEC to put in place a strict implementation of legal framework mandating the electronic transmission of election results in the 2027 general elections, stating that the party will not condone any attempt to manipulate the process or undermine the will of Nigerians.
Mr. Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary, made this statement at a briefing in Abuja, yesterday, stated that the the party was deeply concerned about what he described as ‘institutional manipulation’ of past elections.
“There must be no glitches in 2027. If POS machines work seamlessly across the remotest parts of this country, then INEC cannot claim that its BVAS machines suddenly fail on election day. That would be deliberate, institutional manipulation, and Nigerians will not accept it.
“This is no longer about politics; it is about the very survival of our democracy. INEC must rise to its constitutional duty and guarantee a process where every vote counts, and every vote is seen to count,” Ologunagba declared.
Ologunagba also berated the INEC of failing to fully deploy technology and infrastructure at its disposal to ensure seamless results during previous elections.
“Today, Nigerians can use their ATM cards and POS machines anywhere in the country without issues. So why should BVAS machines, which have backup batteries, conveniently fail at polling units? This cannot be a coincidence; it is a calculated effort to subvert the will of the people,” he said. Ologunagba stressed that the PDP will lead efforts to protect Nigeria’s democracy and ensure that voters’ choices are accurately reflected in the final election outcomes.
“Votes must count and be counted. The only way democracy can thrive is for INEC to guarantee real-time transmission of results to prevent manipulation. Any attempt to abridge Nigerians’ rights to choose their leaders will be firmly resisted by our party and by the Nigerian people,” he said emphatically.
He warned that the 2027 elections must be free, fair, transparent, and devoid of excuses from INEC.
“The era of ‘glitches’ is over. If the infrastructure that supports electronic payments works nationwide, INEC has no reason to fail. Nigerians deserve a credible election, and the PDP will ensure they get nothing less,” he said firmly.