“Those who plan to rig in 2027 should be ready, it will start with a beating and end in death.”
As the shadow of the 2023 presidential election looms large over Nigeria’s political landscape, a new, aggressive slogan has seized public discourse on social media: “#RigAndDie2027.”
This stark declaration, increasingly trending across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), reflects a boiling frustration among Nigerian populace who feel the outcome of the last election was marred by irregularities.
The slogan serves as a stark warning against any perceived attempts to manipulate the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The sentiment appears deeply rooted in the contentious 2023 presidential race, which saw Bola Ahmed Tinubu of APC declared winner over Labour party presidential candidate Peter Obi, a result still disputed by many Nigerians.
Social media feeds are awash with direct and often confrontational messages.
One user, Adekunle Christmas (@khriistmas_ade), passionately declared, “Please don’t hurt me. Please don’t fight me. Please don’t hate me. All because of Peter Obi Note, Peter Obi Gregory is in my DNA…. YOU RIG, YOU SHALL DIE.”
Another prominent voice, Dr. Kenon (@drkenon2), asserted that “The APC paid cyber warriors are already scared of the 2027 Rig and Die slogan. They know they can’t win even one LG without rigging. The truth is 2027 is all about ‘#RigandDie2027’.”
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This comment highlights the distrust directed at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and suggests a widespread belief that the party relies on electoral malpractice.
@dangbanamanager, responding to the growing sentiment, stated, “Those who plan to rig in 2027 should be ready it will start with a beating and end in death.”
Such declarations, while alarming, signify the depth of anger and determination among those advocating for electoral integrity.
While the online fervor around “#RigAndDie2027” demonstrates a powerful demand for electoral transparency and accountability, it also raises concerns about the potential for increased political volatility as Nigeria approaches its next general election.
The slogan serves as a raw expression of a populace determined to protect its democratic rights, even if the language employed is stark and uncompromising.
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