What People Who Saw Me At The Airport Told Me They Will Do If INEC Rigs 2027 Elections – Pat Utomi

Nigerian economist and political commentator, Professor Pat Utomi, has expressed concern over growing public dissatisfaction ahead of the 2027 general elections, following reports of irregularities in the voters’ register.

Utomi disclosed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, through a statement on his official X account, that some Nigerians who encountered him at an airport expressed fears about the credibility of the forthcoming presidential election. According to him, some of the individuals warned that they might resort to taking the law into their own hands if the election was manipulated.

His comments come amid reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) discovered AI-generated images in the voters’ register, raising fresh concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

Reacting to the situation, the former presidential candidate urged political parties across the country to set aside their differences and jointly demand a credible, accurate and transparent voters’ register before the elections.

He also appealed to election observers to put pressure on INEC to address the concerns surrounding the register and ensure that the electoral process meets acceptable standards of transparency.

Utomi warned that public frustration over perceived electoral manipulation could create serious problems if the concerns are not properly addressed. He stressed the importance of taking preventive measures to protect the country’s democratic process and avoid a possible breakdown of law and order.

“I can not walk through an airport without people surrounding me and saying this is advance rigging and that they may have to take laws into their hands. To avert anarchy, I am calling on all political parties to come together and demand a clean and transparent register”.

The economist’s remarks have brought renewed attention to the importance of electoral transparency and INEC’s responsibility to ensure that Nigerians have confidence in the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

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