{
  "id": 2784152,
  "title": "2027: There’ll be fake polling units, booths stationed for rigging – Primate Ayodele warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/2027-therell-be-fake-polling-units-booths-stationed-for-rigging",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T11:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/2027-therell-be-fake-polling-units-booths-stationed-for-rigging-primate-ayodele-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, issued a warning on Sunday about the potential use of fake polling units and booths during the 2027 Nigerian election to carry out electoral rigging. Speaking through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele stated that these fraudulent polling stations would be established across the nation, targeting unsuspecting voters. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain vigilant, as the improper handling of this situation could severely impact the election.\n\nPrimate Ayodele emphasized that the plans for rigging the election have already been made, involving the creation of fake polling units and booths, along with other electoral materials. He pointed out that INEC must take these allegations seriously, as they could negatively affect the electoral process. The man of God stressed the importance of the commission's proactive role in addressing these issues to ensure a fair and credible election.\n\nPrimate Ayodele predicted that the 2027 presidential election would be particularly challenging, and he criticized INEC for lacking preparedness. He implored the INEC chairman to rectify any shortcomings and deliver a transparent election, warning that failure to do so could personally affect him. He also warned that the upcoming election would be significantly more difficult compared to previous ones.",
  "summary": "The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday warned that there will be fake polling units and booths during the 2027 election, designed to carry out rigging in some places. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele claimed that the fake polling units will be created […] 2027: There’ll be fake polling units, booths stationed for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}