Media entrepreneur and politician, Dele Momodu, has delivered a scathing critique of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of deepening Nigeria’s democratic challenges and allegedly paving the way for a one-candidate presidential race in 2027.
In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, Momodu said Nigeria has continued to decline since the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely believed to have been won by Moshood Abiola.
“INEC has been a debilitating albatross on Nigeria. Our country has waltzed from bad to worse, since the annulment of June 12, 1993 Presidential election, which was apparently won by Chief Moshood Abiola,” he said.
Momodu criticised what he described as selective recognition of political factions by INEC, citing its handling of internal disputes within major parties.
“The speed at which the current INEC swiftly recognized the Wike faction of PDP immediately convinced me about the robotic nature of our INEC. There are different factions in APC fighting in different States, but INEC cannot touch them,” he stated.
He further alleged that political pressure and defections into the ruling party have heightened tensions ahead of the next general election.
“With all the Governors coerced or cajoled and cheaply converted to APC, the ruling party is still feverishly jittery,” he added.
On the ADC crisis, Momodu expressed concern over INEC’s recent actions, warning that the situation could undermine opposition politics.
“Now that the INEC has summarily ‘derecognised’ ADC, the last hope would be the courts, and even that is very precarious. But there’s always the GOD factor, which is always beyond human comprehension and expectation,” he said.
He went further to allege a broader political agenda aimed at limiting electoral competition.
“The ultimate aim of Tinubu and his acolytes is to produce a sole candidate in the 2027 Presidential election,” Momodu claimed.
Drawing historical parallels, he warned against repeating past political mistakes.
“The last time such a brazen attempt was made was during the Abacha era, 1993–1998… It is true indeed that humans hardly learn didactic lessons from history. Good luck to Nigeria,” he concluded.
Momodu’s remarks add to growing political tension and criticism surrounding INEC’s role and recent decisions as the country gradually builds toward the 2027 general elections.
