Nigeria Risks One-Person Presidential Poll, Falana Warns Amid INEC Crisis and Party Infighting'

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and Gani Adams have warned that Nigeria risks having only one presidential candidate in the 2027 election if judicial interference in political parties continues. They cautioned against a situation where all parties are deregistered.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and politician Gani Adams have warned that Nigeria risks having only one presidential candidate in the 2027 election if judicial interference in political parties continues, sparking concerns over a potential one-candidate poll. This comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces backlash for its handling of the Alliance for Democracy and Progress (ADC) crisis. The warning is part of a growing debate on the role of judges in politics and their impact on the country's democratic process. Falana and Adams have called for an end to judicial interference in political parties to ensure free and fair elections.