Yiaga Africa Reports 84% Voting Intent in 2027 Elections

Yiaga Africa's third National Voting Intentions Survey indicates that 84% of Nigerians intend to vote in the 2027 general elections. Hussein Abdul, the Board Chairman, presented the survey results, which were based on interviews with 2,470 Nigerians across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The survey reveals significant concerns about insecurity, with 61% of respondents fearing violence could hinder their voting, particularly in the North-East, where this figure rises to 78%. Trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is low, with only 34% confident in credible elections, and 63% expressing little to no confidence in judicial resolutions of electoral disputes.

The report calls for political parties to mobilize voters and improve civic education, as low turnout undermines democracy. Safiya Bichi from Yiaga Africa emphasized that Nigerians want their votes to count, while panelists at the launch discussed strategies to increase voter turnout and confidence in the electoral process.