President Bola Tinubu has defended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that the electoral body remains impartial despite allegations of bias from opposition parties.
The President made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the State House in Abuja.Addressing concerns about the conduct of elections ahead of the 2027 general election, Tinubu rejected claims that INEC was favouring the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
"The opportunities are equal. INEC is neutral. They have never intimidated anyone. If political opponents are crying wolf, maybe they are afraid of their own shadows and uncertainty in the company they keep, not me," the President said.
His comments come amid repeated accusations by opposition parties that the electoral commission is undermining their activities in a manner that benefits the APC ahead of the next general election.
INEC has consistently maintained that it operates independently and is committed to conducting free, fair and credible elections in accordance with Nigeria's electoral laws.
Tinubu's latest remarks are expected to further fuel debate over the role of the electoral commission as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 polls.
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