The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has declared that it would not recognise or legitimise elections conducted under conditions it considered compromised, warning that the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process must be protected, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The gathering featured remarks by the President of the Shariah Council, Sheikh Bashir Aliyu Umar, and Madakin Zazzau, Mallam Muhammadu Munir Ja’afaru.
Speaking at the event, the leader of the Council said public confidence in institutions, particularly those responsible for elections, was central to national stability, noting that democratic legitimacy could not exist without integrity.
