Former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Professor Mohammed Gana Yisa, has vowed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not be allowed to rig the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in an interview with Vanguard on Friday, the former Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly accused the APC of already plotting to manipulate the process.
“Of course, APC is already planning to rig. But we are more vigilant this time. We are developing antidotes to rigging. We will not allow APC to rig elections in 2027,” Yisa declared.
He explained that opposition parties are working on new strategies to protect the ballot and ensure that the people’s votes count.
According to him, these measures are designed to make it harder for anyone to alter results or suppress voters.
Yisa stressed that Nigerians must be alert ahead of the polls, warning that lessons from past elections show how ruling parties often exploit state power.
“This will not be tolerated in 2027,” he said.
The former envoy also noted that vigilance is key, insisting that every stage of the electoral process, from voter registration to result collation will be closely monitored.
He added that citizens are becoming more politically aware, which will make rigging more difficult.
“The credibility of the 2027 elections will define Nigeria’s democracy,” Yisa said, arguing that free and fair polls are the only way to guarantee peace and stability in the country.
He urged Nigerians to remain united and resist any attempt to undermine their will, expressing confidence that with proper vigilance, the elections will reflect the true choice of the people.
