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Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by iwaeda(op): 11:19pm On Feb 13

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised doubts about the capability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct proper elections, saying, “something as basic as choosing a broadly acceptable date should not be mishandled”.

He asked INEC to reconsider the February 20, 2027, and March 6, 2027 election dates because they fall within Ramadan, a sacred season of fasting, reflection, and spiritual devotion for millions of Nigerian Muslims.

In a post on his Facebook page, the Presidential hopeful and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said if the issue of timing is not well handled by INEC, “what assurance do we have that it will competently deliver free, fair, and credible elections in 2027”.

Atiku said, “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must urgently reconsider the February 20, 2027 date it has announced for the general elections. That date falls squarely within the Ramadan period (February 7 – March 8, 2027), a sacred season of fasting, reflection, and spiritual devotion for millions of Nigerian Muslims.

“Elections are not mere administrative rituals; they are national exercises that demand maximum participation, physical endurance, and collective focus.

“Fixing such a critical civic exercise in the middle of a major religious observance reflects poor judgment and a troubling lack of sensitivity to the nation’s socio-religious realities.

“In a diverse country like Nigeria, inclusive planning is not optional, it is fundamental. Something as basic as choosing a broadly acceptable date should not be mishandled. It speaks to competence, foresight, and respect for citizens.

“If INEC struggles with getting a simple matter of timing right, Nigerians are justified in asking: what assurance do we have that it will competently deliver free, fair, and credible elections in 2027?”

https://dailytrust.com/atiku-can-a-commission-struggling-with-proper-timing-conduct-credible-elections/?noamp=available

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Betterthanwalki: 3:50am On Feb 14

Everything not critism atiku, you can also make use of the timing too, all political parties are all involved too.

Btw Apc must go back home

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by brotherMeigma(m): 3:51am On Feb 14

As we look toward 2027, what we need is vigilance, reform where necessary, technological improvement, proper training, and citizen engagement

Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by johngwain: 3:51am On Feb 14

Atiku is right that issue must be addressed

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Patriotic9ja(m): 3:59am On Feb 14

Good enough, the current president is also a Muslim including the vice president. But wait o, Atiku self too like complain. If they shift the election to April now, he will still look for something to complain about.

There is one common and constant thing with failures; EXCUSES

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Mumuismumu(m): 3:59am On Feb 14

Religion and religious extremism, one of the national malaise that must be uprooted if Nigeria must take a further leap into further success.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by EX6100: 3:59am On Feb 14

This Atiku guy is foolish. Already losing the election when the primary is yet to be conducted. Must he bring religion into everything? Does anyone care what religion he belong?

iwaeda:
https://dailytrust.com/atiku-can-a-commission-struggling-with-proper-timing-conduct-credible-elections/?noamp=available

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by OlujobaSamuel: 4:08am On Feb 14

E good like dat abeg, people dey avoid sin for such period, so rigging go reduce

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by valuedammy(m): 4:11am On Feb 14

Atiku should let the election to be conducted during fasting peroid so that those who are planning to rig their way into power won't be able to do so because they only fear of God during that period.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Globad(f): 4:29am On Feb 14

But the 2027 Lent fasting period falls in the same period

Chai

Is there anything that can’t be criticized?

Take it to January 2027 or December 2026 and they will still complain

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Rossychy(f): 4:30am On Feb 14

Why is Pa Atiku always finding fault in everything done in this country. I have not seen him applaud anything. Or maybe I have missed out at a point.
Well, it's normal for opposition to always criticize actions and inactions of the party in power.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by SmartPolician: 4:57am On Feb 14

valuedammy:
Atiku should let the election to be conducted during fasting peroid so that those who are planning to rig their way into power won't be able to do so because they only fear of God during that period.

Dey play! If Nigerian politicians had the fear of God in them, then Nigeria would be more prosperous than China.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by callmeDDD: 5:07am On Feb 14

They have already calculated ahead their religion activities timetable. It's part of why this country refuses to grow. Nothing will satisfy these people in this country.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Bluntemperor: 5:13am On Feb 14

See him- ' Acceptable Time ' for dem,dem,as Politicians ' ?
Who says Fasting and Prayers Time is not a good time of Reflection 🪞- for everyone to Cast their Votes - According to their Conscience.
Anyway,we have been Fasting and fasting since January and some since February,so we don't understand Atiku's attack on even the dates 🗓️ of Elections!
Is it that Everything About the Govt-you and the ADC ( Association of Deficient Comrades) Members will criticize,just to stroll - on The News and Social Media with gaulible audiences?
And yet,Many of these ADC ( PDP Sympathetisers and LP- Obedient have been in government before - FORMER' POLITICIANS - with No Impacts On The Youths and the.
No Single Legacy To Rely On.
Na wa o 😁.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by eazzzy1(m): 5:23am On Feb 14

Atiku was not able to join the Sheiks who has been calling for the removal of the INEC chairman so he doesn’t appear as religious intolerant.

This election date has now presented an opportunity to act like he’s standing with the muslims to call out the Christian INEC chairman over not picking dates that suit the muslims.

Election has always held in February & March to allow for the swearing in of May. When does Atiku suggest the election be held? January or April? Or both presidential and gubernatorial be held after March 6th.

Several Muslims try to keep the month of Ramadan holy, maybe this will help reduce rigging and vote buying/selling amongst our Muslim brethren.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Sannisege: 5:25am On Feb 14

Atiku can already smell defeat in 2027.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Sheuns(m): 5:35am On Feb 14

callmeDDD:
They have already calculated ahead their religion activities timetable. It's part of why this country refuses to grow. Nothing will satisfy these people in this country.

He has a point. Election in Nigeria is physically draining for both the voters and umpires.

People line up in the sun for hours to vote and wait for the votes to be counted before going home. That requires a lot of strength and calories. A fasting person may not have such strength and may result in unfortunate circumstances.

They need to work on the timing.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by UbaGwele: 5:36am On Feb 14

iwaeda:
https://dailytrust.com/atiku-can-a-commission-struggling-with-proper-timing-conduct-credible-elections/?noamp=available

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Oga other elections have happened when Christian fast too… how many elections have been done in February and March with Christian’s fasting? Next year Fasting begins 10th February for Christians… so calm down. Nigeria is secular make everybody fast

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by sammsimm(m): 5:39am On Feb 14

Must these people criticise everything under this government?

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Jilo83(m): 5:41am On Feb 14

What of Lent season that fall on the same time.

But Atiku only care for Ramadan.

As far as I understand the voting ends 3pm on election day

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by AMINDA: 6:03am On Feb 14

Globad:
But the 2027 Lent fasting period falls in the same period

Chai

Is there anything that can’t be criticized?

Take it to January 2027 or December 2026 and they will still complain

The gubernatorial election also falls on a sallah day. Will that day be Easter as well or it doesn't matter? The INEC cannot be making such rookie mistake with such important dates. It suggests they didn't do their due diligence or it's deliberate. Either ways, it doesn't look good on them as far as competence is concerned. It only reinforces the claims of those that have accused the INEC chairman of bias.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by piriton: 6:15am On Feb 14

I am sure some people will not be fasting and go to vote. That one is sure.

Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by obi4eze(m): 6:23am On Feb 14

That's if the election will even be held

Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by seunmsg(m): 6:27am On Feb 14

valuedammy:
Atiku should let the election to be conducted during fasting peroid so that those who are planning to rig their way into power won't be able to do so because they only fear of God during that period.

You guys are just so blind to reality. It should be obvious to anyone who can reason logically that it is Atiku and his coalition partners in the north that intends to rig the election. That’s the major reason they don’t want it during Ramadan period. If APC is not complaining, why is Atiku complaining if not that he’s planning to rig.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by MarkNsukkaBread: 6:29am On Feb 14

obi4eze:
That's if the election will even be held

Why will it not hold?

It must hold

Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by MarkNsukkaBread: 6:31am On Feb 14

sammsimm:
Must these people criticise everything under this government?

Na only Atiku the perennial loser dey complain as usual

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Validated: 6:37am On Feb 14

Atiku, let the dates be so that any muslim trying to manipulate will be "kpai-ed" by Allah grin

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by MaziObinnaokija: 6:42am On Feb 14

this one don see the RESULTS/DEFEAT from afar cheesy

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Princejosepheze: 6:43am On Feb 14

That same February and March period fall in the time of Christians lenting period. Should Nigerians fold their hands because of Islamic timing? What of Christian timing? North and their stupid politics.

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Re: Atiku Criticizes 2027 Election Timing by Exousiang01(m): 6:49am On Feb 14

I think the timing is fine.
Both christains and Muslims are less expected to do anything stewpeed such as rigging, stealing ballot boxes, attacking innocent folks at units.

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