PDP's Adetokunbo Pearse Warns Tinubu Against Election Rigging

Adetokunbo Pearse, a former lecturer at Chicago State University and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, regarding the upcoming 2027 general elections. During an interview on News Central Television, Pearse emphasized that any attempt to rig the elections would not be tolerated by Nigerians, who are now more conscious and determined to protect their votes.

He stated, “If they rig, they may die in same cell,” indicating the serious repercussions for those involved in electoral fraud. Pearse urged the INEC chairman to ensure a free and fair election, warning that the international community is closely monitoring Nigeria and that any manipulation of results would be exposed.

He reminded President Tinubu that power belongs to the people and urged him to respect the will of the electorate.