Rafsanjani Calls for Voter Vigilance Ahead of 2027 Elections

Rafsanjani stresses that voters must remain vigilant regarding the actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) leading up to the 2027 elections. He commends the resilience of Nigerians in defending their electoral mandates and acknowledges INEC's improvements despite some challenges.

Rafsanjani advocates for political parties to engage in issue-based campaigns rather than resorting to insults and ethnic or religious sentiments. He also highlights the significant role of civil society organizations, such as Amnesty International and the Transition Monitoring Group, in reporting electoral violence and warning politicians against mobilizing violence.

He cites the case of Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who has sought a High Court injunction against Amnesty International to protect his ability to travel abroad, indicating the potential consequences of international scrutiny for politicians involved in electoral malpractices. Rafsanjani calls for a concerted effort to combat vote-buying and electoral rigging to ensure accountability in governance.