Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described as totally illegal ongoing campaign for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television Programme, ‘Politics Today’
on Monday, the outspoken SAN urged the Independent National Electoral
Commission(INEC) to draw the attention of politicians to the provisions of the
Electoral Act, 2022.
He said: “As far as the Electoral Act,
2022 is concerned, the ongoing election campaign is illegal. Totally illegal.
It’s also diversionary. Because what Nigerians expect now, what the law
provides is governance of the country without disruption.
“So it’s not time yet to campaign. And I do
hope that INEC would draw the attention of politicians, including the
government, including those who constitute the government to deliver provisions
of the electoral act. There is no provision yet. There is no room yet for
campaigning in Nigeria.
“Two years ahead of election. It’s not part of
our law. If the people in power want to amend the law, that should be done. I
will say that. And the media must help Nigeria, particularly when it’s time to
campaign. We must take politicians out of the cocoon of ethnicity, religion and
other primordial consideration.
“We must address the problems that are
confronting our people. If you say you want to replace those who are in power,
what is your solution? The electricity crisis, crisis in the education system,
bad roads and other problems confronting Nigeria as a nation.
“What do you want to do there? For those who
are in power, you have to consult with the people. Confide in local governments
in the country. Local governments that are known to the people. We must ensure
that this country is run on the basis of rule of law. That’s not what is going
on now.”
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