2027 election could be dangerous — Na’Allah

Nigerian former Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Senator Bala Na’Allah, has issued a warning that the 2027 general election in the country could be one of the most dangerous in history. He attributed this to rising political tensions, attacks on supporters, and inflammatory statements made by opposition figures. During an interview on Arise News, Na’Allah expressed concern over political disputes being settled on the streets instead of through the courts.

He specifically criticized comments by former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, who claimed that the opposition would not go to court regarding the 2027 election outcome but would instead defend their votes on the streets. Na’Allah also cited reports of attacks on political supporters and vehicles in Kebbi State and Sokoto during early campaign activities, leading him to be discomforted as he had never witnessed such a situation in his political career spanning from 1999 to the present.

He cautioned that if such incidents continue, it could lead to a dangerous situation on election day. Na’Allah emphasized the responsibility of all political actors, particularly the ruling party and the Federal Government, to ensure free, fair, and credible elections. He stressed the necessity of a level playing field for all political parties and highlighted that if attacks on vehicles continue, the security forces in those affected areas must take action to prevent further incidents.