Adebayo Opposes Election Delay Over Ebola Concerns

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party presidential candidate, cautioned against any attempts to cancel ongoing political campaigns or postpone the 2027 general election due to the Ebola outbreak. He stated that one confirmed case of Ebola is not sufficient to declare an epidemic and insisted that Nigeria can maintain public health without disrupting the electoral process.

Adebayo made these remarks during a dinner organized by his Presidential Campaign Council leadership in Abuja. He noted that his manifesto has been translated into several Nigerian languages in preparation for the elections.

Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, indicated that there is no immediate need to cancel political activities but would consider restrictions if the situation worsens. Adebayo referenced Nigeria's successful containment of an Ebola outbreak in 2014 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, highlighting the transparency of that response.

He urged compliance with health guidelines while continuing campaign activities.