Nigeria: Elumelu Warns Against Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections

Nigeria: Elumelu Warns Against Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections

A member of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, has warned against the rising spread of disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging journalists and political actors to uphold responsibility in order to protect Nigeria's democracy.

2027 Elections: Media Urged to Tackle Fake News, Disinformation

The former minority leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has called on journalists, political actors and citizens to intensify efforts against disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that fake news and propaganda pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Elumelu made the call on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Press Week…

Elumelu Warns Against Political Manipulation, Misinformation Ahead Of 2027 Elections

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Ndudi Elumelu, former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, has sounded the alarm over mounting attempts by political actors to manipulate public opinion through misinformation and the misuse of media platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing the NUJ FCT Council Press Week in Abuja on Tuesday, Elumelu cautioned journalists against becoming conduits for false narratives. He stressed the urgent need for…