As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued a stark warning: fix the system now—or risk a deeper crisis of trust, security, and survival.
In a strongly worded statement released in Abuja, the organisation urged governments at all levels, electoral bodies, and political actors to urgently strengthen democratic institutions, tackle rising insecurity, and deliver real economic relief to millions of struggling Nigerians.
CAPPA declared that credible elections must go beyond ballot day, stressing that transparency, rule of law, and citizens’ freedom to participate without fear are the true pillars of democracy.
“Nigeria cannot afford another electoral cycle marred by irregularities, hate speech, and loss of public trust,” the group warned, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and the judiciary to begin early preparations and resist any attempts to undermine the will of the people.
It also raised red flags over vote-buying and the growing influence of money in politics, describing them as major threats to credible elections and good governance.
The organisation painted a grim picture of the nation’s security landscape, noting that despite huge budgetary allocations, killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks persist across the country.
CAPPA described as “deeply troubling” the normalization of ransom payments by citizens abandoned to fend for themselves, and called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture—one driven by intelligence, community engagement, and justice for victims.
On the economy, CAPPA lamented that key reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, have yet to ease the burden on ordinary Nigerians. Instead, inflation, food insecurity, and unemployment continue to rise, squeezing households nationwide.
“Fiscal reforms must not come at the expense of the most vulnerable,” the group stated, demanding transparency in the use of increased revenues and investments in healthcare, education, and other critical sectors.
Signed by Board Chairman Auwal Musa Rafsanjani and Executive Director Akinbode Oluwafemi, the statement urged leaders to seize the moment and restore public confidence.
“This is a critical time to reset national priorities,” CAPPA declared. “Anything less risks deepening public disillusionment.”
With tensions rising and expectations high, the message is clear: Nigeria’s road to 2027 must be built on trust, security, and justice—or face the consequences.
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