Tinubu to opposition: INEC is neutral, stop crying wolf over 2027

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed allegations by opposition parties that the Federal Government is tilting the electoral process in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains impartial ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The President stated this on Tuesday while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President and Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Responding to concerns over Nigeria’s democratic process, Tinubu said all political parties have equal opportunities to participate in elections, adding that claims of bias against INEC were unfounded.

“The opportunities are equal. INEC is neutral. They have never intimidated anyone,” the President said.

“If political opponents are crying wolf, maybe they are afraid of their own shadows and uncertainty in the companies they keep, not me.”

Opposition parties have repeatedly accused the electoral commission of actions they claim favour the APC ahead of the 2027 polls.

On security, Tinubu said his administration was strengthening intelligence gathering and repositioning security agencies to tackle terrorism, banditry and other threats across the country.

He disclosed that he had approved the expansion of the Armed Forces, including the acquisition of more military equipment and the construction of new barracks, expressing confidence that the country would overcome insecurity.