ATIKU REJECTS 2027 INEC TIME TABLE

Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has rejected the 2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). 

In a statement posted on his X (Twitter) handle, Atiku called on the electoral umpire to reconsider the date owing to the Ramadan period. "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must urgently reconsider the February 20, 2027 date it has announced for the general elections. That date falls squarely within the Ramadan period (February 7 - March 8, 2027), a sacred season of fasting, reflection, and spiritual devotion for millions of Nigerian Muslims." 

Atiku further said that: "Elections are not mere administrative rituals; they are national exercises that demand maximum participation, physical endurance, and collecive focus. Fixing such a critical civic exercise in the middle of a major religious observance reflects poor judgement and a troubling lack of sensitivity to the nation's socio-religious realities."

The former Vice President cautioned that: "in a diverse country like Nigeria, inclusive planning is not optional, it is fundamental. Something as basic as choosing a broadly acceptable date should not be mishandled. It speaks to competence, foresight, and respect for citizens, " Atiku said.