84% of Nigerians willing to vote in 2027 – Survey
A new survey by Yiaga Africa finds that 84% of Nigerians are willing to vote in the 2027 elections but are concerned about insecurity and trust in INEC. Read More:…
Voter apathy has been a growing concern in Nigerian elections, with turnout declining sharply in recent cycles — the 2023 presidential election recorded one of the lowest turnout rates in the country's democratic history, despite a bigger voter register. Civil society groups like Yiaga Africa, a governance and elections-focused organisation known for its election observation and "Watching The Vote" initiatives, regularly conduct surveys and advocacy work aimed at understanding and reversing this trend ahead of major polls.
The reported 84% willingness to vote in 2027 suggests renewed public interest, but both Punch and Leadership highlight that this enthusiasm is tempered by persistent concerns — insecurity that could deter voters from polling units, distrust of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an unbiased arbiter, and doubts about the credibility of mechanisms for resolving electoral disputes. Neither report yet details the survey's methodology, sample size, or regional breakdown, leaving open questions about how representative the findings are and what specific reforms respondents want to see before the next general election.