By George Mgbeleke
\nThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) says the outcome of the United States midterm elections should serve as an important lesson to Nigeria\u2019s electoral authorities and political leaders on the need to guarantee credible, transparent and peaceful elections.<\/p>\n
The reported victories by Democratic candidates and the transfer of control of both chambers of the US Congress demonstrate the importance of allowing voters to determine political outcomes through credible electoral processes.<\/p>\n
HURIWA in a statement signed by its national coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko,insisted that Nigeria must move beyond an electoral system in which prolonged disputes, allegations of manipulation and court battles routinely cast doubts on the credibility of election results.<\/p>\n
The association says the National Assembly must take responsibility for strengthening the Electoral Act to guarantee mandatory electronic transmission and real-time public access to polling-unit results.<\/p>\n
Under a transparent system, results should be transmitted promptly and made accessible to Nigerians, leaving little room for manipulation, alteration or unnecessary disputes over the people’s mandate.<\/p>\n
HURIWA argues that electoral credibility is strengthened when voters can independently verify results and political parties have confidence that the declared outcome reflects the ballots cast.<\/p>\n
The association therefore calls on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, and other election managers to draw lessons from established democracies and ensure that Nigeria’s January 2027 national elections are free, fair, transparent and peaceful.<\/p>\n
HURIWA warns that any attempt to manipulate the 2027 elections could trigger serious political instability and undermine public confidence in constitutional democracy.
\nThe association also urges President Bola Tinubu and the ruling political establishment to recognise that interference in electoral processes can deepen political divisions and pose serious risks to national security.<\/p>\n
Nigeria cannot afford another electoral crisis. The credibility of the 2027 elections must not be compromised by political interests, institutional failures or opaque result-management procedures.
\nHURIWA insists that the power to choose political leaders belongs to the electorate, and that the ballot must remain sovereign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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