Nigerian Opposition Criticizes National Assembly's Plan to Shift 2027 Elections

The Nigerian National Assembly faces backlash from opposition parties over plans to reschedule the 2027 elections to November 2026, aiming to expedite electoral processes. Adebayo Balogun defends the move for efficient litigation resolution, while Timothy Osadolor accuses the Assembly of favoring certain interests.

Ladipo Johnson warns against disadvantaging the opposition, and Yunusa Tanko calls for broader consultations to prevent self-serving actions by lawmakers.