Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, raises concerns about Nigeria’s democratic process in an interview on Arise Television’s “Prime Time.” Speaking on Wednesday, he claims there is “nothing like INEC” in Nigeria and argues that the judiciary effectively determines who governs the country. Fayose says the judiciary’s role has intensified over the past years, noting that he believes presidents across administrations have frequently ended up in court. He describes the current system as “government of the court, by the court and for the court,” rather than democracy driven by elections.
Looking ahead to 2027, he predicts that political outcomes will still be settled through legal processes, saying the election cycle would “end up in court” and describing it as a “coronation.” He also alleges that opposition parties, citing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), are being weakened through court-related actions. The reports focus on Fayose’s assertions and do not include responses from INEC or the judiciary.
