Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has threatened to kill anyone who attempts to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general election, declaring that he would not accept electoral fraud or rely on court proceedings to challenge it.
Omo-Agege, who is seeking election to represent Delta Central Senatorial District under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made the remarks while addressing supporters at a political event in Delta State.
“I want to make the news again. Anybody who rigs the election on that day, we will kill him! If you don’t value your life, come and rig the election,” he said.
The former deputy senate president continued: “They’re rigging your future. They’re rigging the future of your children. We’re waiting for them. Let them try it. It is rig and die. We’re going to give them aura for aura. There’s no court this time. We’re going to fight.”
His comments have drawn attention to the increasingly combative rhetoric surrounding preparations for the 2027 general election, particularly the issue of electoral integrity and the protection of voters’ choices.
Omo-Agege announced his intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in May 2026 after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a resignation letter dated May 22 and addressed to the APC chairman in Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, he said his decision followed consultations with political associates, supporters and stakeholders.
His threat comes amid renewed assurances from the Federal Government that security agencies will remain neutral and protect the integrity of the 2027 elections.
On October 15, President Bola Tinubu directed security agencies to ensure free, fair and credible elections and provide a safe environment for Nigerians to exercise their democratic rights, irrespective of political affiliation.
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed the directive after a meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Musa said the president had emphasised the need for security personnel to protect voters and ensure that political parties could participate without intimidation.
He also assured Nigerians that security agencies would remain neutral and would not obstruct candidates or parties from contesting the elections.
While electoral manipulation undermines democratic participation, threats of violence against alleged offenders raise concerns about the safety of voters and election officials. Allegations of rigging are subject to investigation, and electoral offences should be addressed through lawful procedures.
Omo-Agege’s remarks come as political parties and candidates begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls, with the conduct of the elections expected to remain a major issue in the coming months.
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