Nigeria’s Elections Have Been Rigged for Decades; Unless America Intervenes, It Will Be Rigged Again in 2027 — Mike Arnold
A former mayor of Blanco, Texas, Mike Arnold, has alleged that Nigeria’s elections have been rigged for decades and warned that the 2027 general elections could face the same fate unless the United States intervenes.
Arnold made the remarks in a post addressing Nigeria’s political trajectory and the integrity of its electoral system.
In the statement, he stated that Nigeria’s elections “have been rigged for decades” and argued that without external action, the pattern would continue in 2027.
According to him, the issue extends beyond concerns about electoral malpractice. He emphasized Nigeria’s demographic and economic potential, describing the country as a nation of about 220 million people with significant untapped capacity.
“Nigeria is a nation of 220 million people who are ready to build something great if the stranglehold is broken,” Arnold wrote.
He highlighted the country’s youthful population, noting that approximately 60 percent of Nigerians are under the age of 25. He also pointed to Nigeria’s entrepreneurial drive, saying it has the highest entrepreneurial rate in Africa.
In addition, he referenced the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora, which he said sends about $20 billion home annually.
Arnold further cited Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem, stating that the country’s tech sector rivals those of other developing nations.
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“Give these people a free election and they will change the trajectory of the largest nation in Africa,” he wrote. “Steal it again and the killing, the corruption, and the collapse continue.”
Nigeria is expected to hold its next general elections in 2027, following the 2023 polls that ushered in a new administration after a closely contested race.
As discussions around electoral reforms and democratic consolidation continue, Arnold’s remarks have added an international dimension to ongoing conversations about Nigeria’s electoral integrity and political future.
