Moving 2027 elections to 2026 dangerous – NNPP chieftain

A chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has advised the National Assembly not to move the general elections to 2026.

Oguntoyinbo described the move as an attempt to mar the whole processes.

He made the declaration in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Thursday.

DAILY POST reports that the National Assembly had proposed November 2026 for the next general elections.

But, Oguntoyinbo insisted that such move will hamper adequate preparations for the election by various political parties, the intending candidates and the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC).

He said the National Assembly should not put pressure on the stakeholders among whom are political parties, the intending candidates and INEC.

He added that election is a serious matter that requires adequate preparations by the INEC, the political parties and the candidates that will participate in the election.

“I urge the National Assembly not to move the 2027 elections to 2026. Election is a serious and important issue for national development. We don’t need to rush the political parties, the intending candidates and the INEC into preparations.

“Election requires proper and adequate planning. This will take time. Political parties need adequate time and finances to recruit candidates, while candidates in turn need to plan adequately.

“We cannot be in a perpetual election period, governance is necessary for the country’s development.

“The National Assembly should be cautious of severe negative implications of bringing the 2027 election forward to 2026,” he advised.