2027 Elections: 84% Of Nigerians Willing To Vote, 61% Fear Violence -Yiaga Africa
A new survey by Yiaga Africa has found that 84 per cent of Nigerians are likely or very likely to vote in the 2027 general elections, although fears of violence, distrust in electoral institutions and vote buying could undermine turnout. The third round of Yiaga Africa’s National Voting Intentions Survey (NVIS 3.0), released on Wednesday, […] The post 2027 Elections: 84% Of Nigerians Willing To…
A new survey by Yiaga Africa reveals that 84% of Nigerians are likely to cast their vote in the upcoming 2027 general elections. However, concerns over violence, distrust in electoral institutions, and vote buying may hinder turnout. Voter intention has risen from 73% in March 2026 to 84% in September 2026. Despite this, confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dropped from 45% in previous surveys to just 34% now.
Security emerged as the biggest obstacle to voter participation, with 61% fearing violence would prevent them from voting. The situation is particularly dire in the North-East, where 78% of respondents share this fear. Conversely, 83% said improved security would increase their likelihood of voting. The survey also found that Nigerians are more aware of electoral reforms, with that awareness rising from 24% in December 2025 to 62% in the latest survey.
Despite these positive developments, 49% of respondents still trust the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the Independent National Electoral Commission Election Results Viewing Portal (IReV) for voter registration and result transmission.
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