During an interview on Trust TV, Idris Kalgo, a stalwart of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized the timing of the 2027 general election schedule, questioning why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed key election dates during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—and whether political calculations played a role.
The controversy stems from INEC’s announcement that the presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, with subsequent governorship and state assembly polls on March 6, 2027—both dates falling within the expected Ramadan period, which is projected to run from early February to early March next year.
According to Kalgo, the decision appears deliberate and could have political undertones. “I don’t know why they chose to put it on the date during Ramadan. Is it because he knows he’s not going to get votes from the north? Or it’s another strategy so he disenfranchises people from coming out to vote because during Ramadan, a lot of people will be constrained by fasting and worshipping, and you have to be strong before you protect your votes. So what are they trying to do? But we’ll still work on it because it’s about the people. Nigeria is even bigger than INEC itself…Read More
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