2027 Elections: Dele Momodu Alleges Partisan Appointments Within INEC

Political commentator and African Democratic Congress chieftain Dele Momodu has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is systematically appointing individuals from the South-West into the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to influence the outcome of the 2027 general elections, according to a report by Daily Post Nigeria.

Speaking during a broadcast on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Momodu claimed that the concentration of appointments within the electoral body poses a threat to free and fair balloting when Nigerians return to the polls in three years.

Concerns Over Electoral Integrity

Momodu argued that the administration’s staffing choices at INEC reflect an intentional strategy designed to compromise the commission’s neutrality. The integrity of the electoral umpire remains a central point of political friction in Nigeria, where past cycles have faced intense scrutiny regarding logistics, vote tallying, and the independence of key officials.

According to Momodu’s remarks reported by Daily Post Nigeria, these appointment patterns are specifically tied to early maneuvering for the 2027 race. The report did not include an immediate response from the presidency or INEC regarding the allegations.

Rejection of Regional Favoritism Arguments

While accusing the administration of leaning heavily on South-West personnel for critical agencies, Momodu dismissed suggestions that the broader Yoruba population has uniquely prospered under Tinubu’s presidency. Instead, he maintained that ordinary citizens in the South-West face the same widespread economic hardship affecting Nigerians across the North-West, North-East, North-Central, South-East, and South-South zones.

Momodu asserted that political favors and executive roles have primarily benefited a narrow circle of presidential associates rather than the broader ethnic group. He contended that roughly ninety percent of cabinet officials consist of long-time loyalists associated with the president’s political base in Lagos, leaving everyday constituents without tangible relief from current economic pressures.

Voter Independence and the Road to 2027

Addressing voting dynamics in the South-West, Momodu highlighted Osun State as an example of an electorate that prioritizes governance over ethnic solidarity. Referencing his maternal roots in the state, he emphasized that local backing for figures such as Governor Ademola Adeleke was tied strictly to performance rather than blind loyalty. He maintained that South-West voters remain highly critical of federal policies and would not simply fall in line behind the ruling party based on shared geographic origin.

As early rhetoric around the 2027 general elections gains momentum, political stakeholders continue to closely monitor federal appointments and institutional safeguards. Momodu’s assertions highlight the growing focus opposition figures are placing on the transparency and composition of INEC well before official campaign activities begin.

Source: Daily Post Nigeria

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