2027: 27 killed in 70 election-related attacks across 19 states, FCT

CentreSGD has warned that rising political violence threatens Nigeria’s 2027 elections after 70 attacks across 19 states and the FCT claimed 27 lives, with 61 per cent of Nigerians fearing violence could prevent them from voting.

The African Centre for Security, Governance and Development (CentreSGD) has raised concerns over rising political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, revealing that 70 attacks across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory claimed 27 lives.

According to Daily Post, CentreSGD Executive Director Theresa Chigozirim Odinkalu-Okoro disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, warning that increasing attacks threaten electoral credibility.

Citing security assessments, the centre revealed that 61 per cent of Nigerians feared violence could prevent them from voting, rising to 78 per cent in the North-East.

Reported incidents included attacks on political supporters and campaign convoys in Enugu, Katsina, Ekiti, Sokoto and Kebbi states.

The organisation acknowledged that some allegations remained disputed and demanded impartial investigations.

CentreSGD urged security agencies to prosecute perpetrators and their sponsors regardless of political affiliation.

“Elections should be a contest of ideas and popular mandate, not a test of physical force or armed coercion,” the centre said.