Warri's political stakeholders are watching closely. Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has restored previously suppressed constituencies in the city ahead of the 2027 elections, a move that seemed like good news on the surface. But those on the ground say the restoration only addresses part of the problem.
The deeper tension, stakeholders insist, sits in how electoral wards are allocated. That question remains unanswered, as INEC has yet to speak on the implementation of its own delineation report, a document that has already stirred significant controversy in the region.
With 2027 approaching faster than it may feel, the silence from the commission is beginning to feel louder than any announcement it has made so far.
Originally published by Premium Times.