Sowore Claims 2027 Election Already Rigged, Calls for Rebellion Against Nigeria's Political System

 

Nigerian activist and presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore has raised fresh doubts about the credibility of the country’s electoral system, alleging that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election has already been predetermined by those in power.

In a recent interview with Vanguard, Sowore did not mince words as he asserted that the results of the next national polls have already been scripted. His exact words were stark: “The 2027 results are already written.”

Despite his open skepticism towards the electoral process, Sowore confirmed that he would remain a constant presence in Nigeria’s political space. “I never stopped running,” he declared, referencing his long-standing activism across protests, courtroom battles, and presidential campaigns. “Whether it’s a campaign, a protest, a court battle—I’m always running for something,” he added.

His unwavering participation in politics, however, does not equate to faith in the current democratic machinery. Sowore believes that fundamental change in Nigeria cannot be achieved through the ballot box. “I don’t believe in the current ballot system,” he said. “Only rebellion against the system can change the country.”

His remarks come amid growing public discontent with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore criticized the incumbent in harsh terms, arguing that the state of the nation has worsened under his leadership.

According to Sowore, Nigerians made a catastrophic error by electing Tinubu in 2023. “I said it before, and I’ll say it again: when Tinubu is done with this country, Nigerians will be begging to return to Buhari’s era,” he said.

The outspoken activist painted a bleak picture of Nigeria’s current socio-economic and political landscape. “He has done irreparable damage—economically, socially, politically. He has crippled institutions, education, and democracy. Buhari killed Nigeria in eight years; Tinubu came, in two years he is burying it,” he asserted.

Sowore’s words reflect a deepening frustration with Nigeria’s leadership and a belief that transformative change will require more than electoral participation. His rhetoric leans toward radical systemic overhaul, challenging the idea that democratic processes, as currently structured, can deliver the change Nigerians desperately seek.

As 2027 approaches, his comments are likely to ignite further debate about the direction of the nation and the viability of its democratic institutions. Whether seen as a voice of defiance or a call to arms, Sowore’s message remains clear: the fight for Nigeria’s future may not be won at the ballot box.