New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, Buba Galadima, has sounded a strong warning against alleged plans by the federal government to appoint a controversial retired Court of Appeal judge as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Monday, Galadima alleged that the administration was considering nominating a figure with what he described as a “notorious record” to head the nation’s electoral umpire. He argued that such a move would not only compromise the independence of INEC but also threaten the fragile unity of the country.
“Come November, there are rumours all over the place that this government is nominating a just retired court of appeals judge who is known for notoriety to be the chairman of INEC. I wish it is not true,” he said. “Because if that man becomes the chairman of INEC, be rest assured that this government is inviting a civil war in this country.”
Galadima Criticism of Government and Current INEC Leadership
Galadima accused the federal government of disregarding the rule of law, warning that Nigeria cannot thrive under a system where legal norms are routinely undermined. According to him, the alleged move to impose a controversial figure on INEC reflects a broader trend of political interference in democratic institutions.
“So you can see that this government has no respect for the rule of law. And we cannot be in a country where the government does not respect the law,” Galadima declared.
The NNPP stalwart also took aim at the current INEC leadership, which he alleged has already compromised the integrity of the electoral system in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He argued that the credibility of elections had been weakened by the appointment of individuals with partisan ties.
“The INEC chairman has already rigged the election for APC,” he claimed. “They brought somebody that is the secretary of the party that went to court for APC as acting national chairman, and he was rewarded with chairman of INEC.”
Galadima Call for Vigilance and Protection of Democracy
Galadima stressed that Nigeria’s democracy faces grave danger if individuals with questionable track records are allowed to oversee elections. He warned that the rumoured appointment could undermine public confidence in the electoral process and destabilize the country.
“If this man is appointed INEC chairman, then forget about elections in Nigeria. Because there would be no elections in this country, and it will create chaos,” he warned.
Galadima NNPP chieftain called on Nigerians to remain vigilant, stressing the importance of protecting the integrity of electoral institutions from individuals who could further polarize the political landscape.
“We cannot allow somebody that has a record of notoriety to be imposed on us as INEC chairman,” Galadima said firmly.
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