Ejiofor Urges Prosecution of Politically Connected Suspects Over Election Violence

Human-rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has warned that politically motivated violence ahead of the 2027 elections and a lack of accountability could threaten Nigeria’s security and democratic institutions. In a commentary dated November 11, he urged security agencies to enforce the law without political bias. Ejiofor cited reported attacks in Delta State, where initial accounts said one person was killed and more than 20 injured, while some eyewitnesses reported a higher death toll. He also named Enugu, Edo, Cross River, Katsina and Kebbi as states where similar attacks had reportedly occurred. He called for investigations to result in arrests and prosecutions, including of prominent political figures where credible evidence establishes culpability. He said public condemnations without accountability risk weakening trust in security institutions.

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