Buba Galadima foresees Nigerian Civil War II “because if that man becomes the Chairman of INEC … this government is inviting a civil war …”
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Buba Galadima has warned of a possible second Nigerian Civil War if President Bola Tinubu actualises an alleged plan to appoint a retired Court of Appeal Judge “who is known for notoriety” as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman after the expiration of the tenure of Mahmood Yakubu in November.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain announced on Arise Television that there are “widespread rumours” that Tinubu is considering the appointment of the retired Judge.
His words: “Come November, there are rumours all over the place that this government is nominating a just retired Court of Appeal Judge who is known for notoriety to be the Chairman of INEC.
“I wish it is not true. Because if that man becomes the Chairman of INEC, be rest assured that this government is inviting a civil war in this country.”
Galadima accused the Tinubu administration of disregarding the rule of law and claimed that INEC under its present leadership is already compromised in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The INEC Chairman has already rigged the election for APC,” he alleged.
“They brought somebody that is the Secretary of the party that went to court for APC as acting National Chairman, and he was rewarded with Chairman of INEC.”
Galadima said such developments threaten the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral system and could destabilise the country if allowed to continue.
“If this man is appointed INEC Chairman, then forget about elections in Nigeria. Because there would be no elections in this country, and it will create chaos,” he warned.
He urged Nigerians to be vigilant, insisting that individuals with questionable records must not be allowed to oversee the country’s electoral process.
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