2027: Violence looms as politicians threaten voters, opponents across nation

“People’s right to make political choices is protected by Nigeria’s constitution, the Electoral Act and international law,” the organisation stated, warning that inflammatory rhetoric from public officials could inflame tension and undermine citizens’ freedom to vote for parties of their choice as the country edges closer to a keenly contested general election.” Meanwhile, the newly sworn-in Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, Eze Paul Ituma, has since vowed to implement the directive, warning residents unwilling to align with the APC to steer clear of the council.

Amnesty International Nigeria promptly condemned the remarks as a “call to violence,” insisting that no public official has the right to tie residency in any part of the country to political affiliation, and urging security agencies to immediately halt any plan to deploy violence against residents over their political choices.