Edo Senator elections warning stresses that Lent or Ramadan should not determine Nigeria’s 2027 polls schedule
The lawmaker representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has urged the Nigerian government not to base the scheduling of elections on religious observances such as Lent or Ramadan.
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He was responding to controversy over the 2027 general elections timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which scheduled the Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20th and the State Governorship and House of Assembly elections for March 6th, 2027.
The schedule has drawn criticism from across Nigeria, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who called on INEC to reconsider the dates.
Imasuen stressed the importance of civic responsibility, arguing that religious observances should not hinder voter participation.
“We must educate and change the mindset of our people, ensuring they see elections as a civic responsibility. Irrespective of religious engagements, it wouldn’t take much to come out and vote. So, Lent or Ramadan shouldn’t be a consideration for fixing election date,” he said.
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The senator’s comments underscore the ongoing debate over election planning in Nigeria, highlighting the tension between cultural observances and democratic participation.
