Former Nigerian senator Dino Melaye says Nigeria could face serious unrest if the 2027 presidential election is manipulated in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in a video posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, Melaye warns that attempts to rig the polls would trigger strong resistance from the opposition. He argues that fears about the political leadership and its actions could escalate into wider conflict, saying his concern is that the president could “lead this country to a war path” if rigging is attempted. Melaye also suggests that outcomes at the ballot box may not hold if public resistance grows, adding that “we may have a president who will run away.” He frames his warning as a statement about political power, saying those in authority represent a very small share of the population while the majority is oppressed. Melaye points to examples of mass resistance elsewhere, including referencing events in Indonesia, to argue that public opposition can overturn political manipulation. The reports present his comments as a caution tied specifically to the conduct of the 2027 election.