CIFCFIN Chairman Warns of Electoral Crisis in Nigeria

Dr. Iliyasu Gashinbaki, the founder and chairman of the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), expressed serious concerns regarding the state of Nigeria's democracy, warning that it is under threat without immediate electoral reforms and forensic oversight.

In a statement issued on June 12, 2026, he argued that democracy requires constant vigilance and forensic safeguards to maintain its integrity. Gashinbaki noted allegations of widespread irregularities during recent party primaries and fears of compromised judicial independence affecting the electoral process.

He emphasized the need for reforms, including mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results and public access to forensic audits of voter registration. He also called for the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate judges accused of political interference.

Gashinbaki criticized the Electoral Act of 2026 for containing loopholes that undermine electoral transparency and urged the National Assembly to amend the law to strengthen electoral credibility before the next elections.