{
  "id": 2902655,
  "title": "2027 Elections: There’ll be fake polling booths stationed for rigging –Primate Ayodele warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/2027-elections-therell-be-fake-polling-booths-stationed-for-rigging",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T00:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/2027-elections-therell-be-fake-polling-booths-stationed-for-rigging-primate-ayodele-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that the upcoming 2027 Nigerian elections will feature fake polling units and booths, designed to facilitate rigging. In a statement, Ayodele claimed that these fraudulent polling stations will be set up across the country, targeting unsuspecting voters.\n\nAyodele's media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, reported that the fake polling units will be created to weaken the votes of certain individuals and rig the election in their favor. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take the matter seriously, stating that a lack of preparedness could have a negative impact on the election.\n\nAccording to Ayodele, the plans for rigging the election have already been made, with fake polling booths and electoral materials being part of the implementation. He emphasized that INEC must address this issue urgently, as it could have severe consequences for the election's credibility.\n\nThe man of God also warned that the presidential election will be particularly challenging, and INEC has not shown the necessary readiness for the upcoming vote. He called on the INEC chairman to take action and ensure a credible election, or he will face personal repercussions. Ayodele expressed his belief that the election will be tough, unlike previous ones, due to the presence of these fraudulent polling units.",
  "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 […] The post 2027 Elections: There’ll be fake polling booths…",
  "key_points": [
    "Primate Ayodele warns fake polling booths will be used in 2027 Nigerian elections",
    "Fake polling units aim to weaken votes and rig election in favor of certain individuals",
    "INEC urged to address rigging issue urgently to ensure credible election"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Primate Ayodele's warning of fake polling booths being set up to rig the 2027 election implies that the credibility of the vote is at risk unless INEC takes urgent and effective action.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}