2027 ELECTION: Observers Demand Protection Ahead of 2027 Polls.

By Jako Keke, March 22, 2026.

A coalition of independent election observers in Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to guarantee their safety before, during and after the 2027 general elections, warning against any form of intimidation or interference in the electoral process

The appeal was made by the leader of the delegation, , during an address to members in . The delegation, comprising members from the Centre for the Promotion of Peace and Unity, the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria, and the Forum of Independent Election Observers of Nigeria, stressed the need for adequate protection by the nation’s security agencies.

Nwachukwu urged the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, , to ensure that the forthcoming elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere, devoid of intimidation, high-handedness, or the misuse of state instruments against observers and other stakeholders.

He maintained that the delegation would not succumb to pressure from any individual or group, regardless of status, insisting that its members remain committed to upholding transparency and accountability throughout the electoral process.

According to him, the group, made up of seasoned professionals and administrators, will adhere strictly to its long-established guidelines, which include notifying electoral bodies and security agencies of its activities, conducting courtesy visits, and holding regular press briefings before, during and after elections.

Nwachukwu further disclosed that the delegation would independently monitor electoral processes nationwide and provide detailed reports to relevant institutions to support improvements in Nigeria’s electoral system. He added that efforts are underway to mobilise no fewer than 5,000 observers for the 2027 general elections.

The delegation also called on Nigerians to cooperate with its members in the discharge of their duties, assuring the public of its commitment to international best practices in election observation.

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