As Nigeria eyes its next presidential contest, former PDP Deputy National Chairman Bode George has delivered a blunt warning to the incoming chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to him, if Nigeria ever allows elections to be imposed rather than genuinely contested, the country is “heading to hell.” It’s more than rhetoric—it’s a fearful prophecy that questions the very integrity of future polls.
George’s message comes at a critical juncture: Yakubu’s tenure is ending, speculation about the next INEC boss is intense, and stakeholders across the polity are watching.
His warning makes clear that the legitimacy of the 2027 election, in his view, will depend not just on who wins, but how freely Nigerians are allowed to choose.
What Bode George Said
In a recent public statement, George urged the new INEC chairman to lead with conscience. *“If you don’t allow Nigerians to decide and you impose, we are heading to hell.”
He insisted the will of Nigerians—not INEC or political masters—must determine presidential candidates and winners.
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George contrasted the current government’s economic indicators with earlier periods, implying that citizens have felt more stability under previous administrations.
He also commented on the PDP’s internal dynamics, noting that the party had agreed that its 2027 candidate would come from the South and that competition will be open.
