2027: There’ll Be Revolution, Anarchy If NDC Not On Ballot — Dickson Iroegbu

Human rights activist Dickson Iroegbu has warned that excluding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from the ballot in the 2027 general elections could trigger widespread unrest across the country.

Iroegbu made the remarks during an interview on the Mic-On podcast with media personality Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday.

His comments followed a recent ruling by a Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a political party.

Reacting to the development, Iroegbu urged INEC to exercise caution in handling preparations for the 2027 elections, warning that Nigerians would closely monitor every stage of the electoral process.

According to him, the electorate has become more vigilant and would not tolerate actions capable of undermining the credibility of the polls.

He also claimed that the growing support for the NDC and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, poses a significant political challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu.

Iroegbu warned that preventing the NDC from participating in the election could create serious political tension across the country.

“There will be revolution and anarchy in the land if anybody thinks he can stop the NDC from being on the ballot. Anyone who thinks he can push the NDC aside is calling for anarchy,” he said.

He further criticised the administration of President Tinubu, arguing that the 2027 election would be closely scrutinised by Nigerians determined to ensure that every vote counts.

Iroegbu also maintained that Nigerians would actively safeguard the electoral process to prevent irregularities during the next general election.

His comments add to the growing political debate ahead of the 2027 polls, with stakeholders continuing to express differing views on electoral reforms, party participation and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

As of the time of filing this report, neither INEC nor the Presidency had officially responded to Iroegbu’s remarks.