ASUU: There is no free, fair election in Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that there is no free and fair election in Nigeria, hence the need for Nigerians to resist all attempts to rig the upcoming 2027 elections. According to the union, elections across all political positions are rigged to favour certain candidates to the detriment of others, describing […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that Nigeria's upcoming 2027 elections will not be free and fair, urging citizens to resist any attempts to manipulate the voting process. ASUU President Christopher G. Piwuna warned that the political class poses the greatest threat to Nigeria's security, citing a surge in political killings, thuggery, and pre-election violence that could lead to a major crisis.
During a press conference in Jos, Piwuna emphasized that there is no legitimate election in Nigeria, stating that the only way to resist the current policies is through elections to elect the right individuals. He noted that in Nigeria, winning an election often requires substantial financial backing, which is why the union continues to call out the political class's wrongdoings.
Piwuna also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by academic staff, including the government's failure to pay their salaries and delays in addressing wage awards and promotion arrears. He criticized the recent signing of the December 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement, stating that it has not resulted in the desired progress, and criticized the TETFund's policy of distinguishing between tenable and non-tenable universities when selecting beneficiaries for local postgraduate studies.
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