Human rights activist and former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has raised serious concerns over the figures released by the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the party’s presidential primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement shared on his official X handle on Monday, May 25, 2026, Odinkalu expressed disappointment over the outcome of the exercise, stating that diplomats, foreign observers, and investors would likely view the development as troubling. According to him, the figures announced by the ruling party could damage confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process and raise further questions about transparency within the political system.
The controversy began after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared the APC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election with over ten million votes reportedly secured during the primary exercise. The announcement immediately generated widespread reactions across the country, with many Nigerians expressing disbelief at the unusually high number of votes recorded during an internal party process.
Soon after the announcement, debates erupted across various social media platforms, with critics and political observers questioning the credibility of the figures released by the party. Some Nigerians argued that the results may have been manipulated, while others described the vote count as unrealistic considering the nature of party primaries in the country.
Reacting to the situation, Odinkalu accused certain senior members of the APC of supervising what he described as an unacceptable process. He specifically mentioned former Senate President Pius Anyim, saying individuals involved in overseeing the exercise should be held accountable for what he termed a “sacrilegious act.”
His comments have continued to attract attention online, as many Nigerians joined discussions surrounding the credibility of the APC primary election and the implications it may have on the country’s political climate ahead of 2027…See More
Kindly read what Chidi Odinkalu wrote on his official X handle below.
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