By Henry Obetta
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against engaging in electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections.
George issued the warning on Friday during the inauguration of new PDP executives in Lagos State, alleging that the ruling party was pushing Nigerians to the brink by plotting to rig the 2027 polls.
He cautioned INEC to exercise fairness and transparency, stressing that the Commission lacks constitutional authority to impose leaders on political parties.
“In PDP, INEC cannot choose our leaders for us. Opposition parties will resist this irresponsible behaviour from the electoral umpire,” he said.
George criticised the conduct of a recent election, describing it as shambolic and mismanaged. He alleged that security agents disrupted voting at a polling unit in Abuja by firing tear gas and snatching ballot boxes.
“This is shameful and despicable,” he said.
Assuring members of a renewed PDP, George said anti-democratic elements within the APC would not be allowed to undermine the opposition.
“Our governors and lawmakers are being forced and threatened to defect, but we are not bothered because PDP is the only true national party in the country today. APC is just a coalition of strange bedfellows,” he said.
He contrasted PDP’s internal processes with those of the APC, arguing that the opposition party conducted its ward, council, state congresses, and national convention transparently.
George urged party members to remain steadfast despite ongoing challenges, describing them as temporary.
“Nigerians are waiting for us in 2027. Remain in the party and work for its progress. If APC thinks it can repeat the same in 2027, Nigerians will shock them,” he said.
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