Political economist and public affairs analyst, Prof. Pat Utomi, has warned that any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general election could provoke widespread unrest in Nigeria.
Utomi made the remark in a post on X while recounting discussions at an informal town hall meeting in Manchester, United Kingdom.
According to him, participants expressed concerns about electoral integrity and what they perceived as growing confidence among some political actors that the outcome of the election had already been predetermined.
“Many of the questions suggest worry about the boldness of public officials in projecting rigging with results of elections of 2027 considered in the pocket,” he stated.
Utomi said participants were eager to explore ways of safeguarding the electoral process and preventing malpractice.
He warned that efforts to undermine the will of voters could create a serious national crisis, stressing the importance of credible elections in preserving democratic stability.
The professor, who has openly supported Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, reiterated that he supports Obi for the presidency and not for a vice-presidential position in any political arrangement.
