As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, a new survey has raised concerns over declining confidence in democracy and fears about the credibility of the polls.
Support for democracy has fallen by 19 percentage points since 2020, with only 55% of citizens saying it is preferable to any other form of government.
Stakeholders are now calling for coordinated efforts to guarantee electoral security, restore public confidence, and encourage Nigerians to come out and vote.
More concerning, 76% of Nigerians say they are unhappy with the way democracy is working.
The survey conducted by NOIPolls, was based on face-to-face interviews with 1,600 adults across the 36 states and the FCT, also shows low confidence in the 2027 elections.
Only 37% expect the polls to be free and fair, while most respondents anticipate vote-buying, violence, manipulation of results, and violations of electoral laws.
Stakeholders say credible elections cannot be achieved without voter safety, institutional accountability, and public confidence in the process.
They maintain that restoring confidence requires more than promises it demands deliberate action, credible institutions, and a strong commitment to electoral security.
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