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Aisha Yesufu warns of possible postponement and rigging of 2027 polls
Updated 17:27 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 18:18 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
Human‑rights activist Aisha Yesufu took to X to allege that a scheme to delay the 2027 general election may be part of a broader plan to manipulate the vote. She suggested the postponement could occur a day before voting begins, describing it as a “game plan” to rig the outcome. Yesufu’s comments have sparked debate about the credibility of the upcoming election timetable.
What we know
- Aisha Yesufu posted on X about a “game plan” to rig the 2027 election
- She warned the election could be postponed a day before it starts
- The allegation focuses on manipulation rather than specific actors
Why it matters: If true, any interference could undermine confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process and affect voter turnout.
Sources
- 2027: 'Postpone on eve of election' - Aisha Yesufu alleges 'game plan' to rig poll – Daily Post,
- ‘I Feel Election Will Be Postponed’ – Aisha Yesufu Speaks On Plan To Rig Election – Naija News,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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