BIBLICAL WAYS TO PREVENT RIGGING OF ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA WITH A CORRUPTED ELECTORAL UMPIRE

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BIBLICAL WAYS TO PREVENT RIGGING OF ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA WITH A CORRUPTED ELECTORAL UMPIRE

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Nigeria’s democratic progress is often threatened by election rigging, especially when the electoral umpire itself is compromised. Yet, a vigilant and united people can safeguard their mandate. Here are some biblical and practical ways:

1. MASS VOTER EDUCATION – “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). Citizens must be enlightened in churches , mosques market places etc about their rights and the dangers of selling votes.

2. CIVIL SOCIETY MONITORING – Independent groups should observe polling and collation centers, raising alarms when irregularities occur (Ezekiel 33:7).

3. TECHNOLOGY & TRANSPARENCY – Biometric accreditation and electronic transmission of results minimize human interference (John 3:21).

4. PARALLEL VOTE TABULATION – NGOs and citizens can independently count votes at polling units to compare with official tallies, exposing fraud.

5. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION – Honest insiders should be shielded when exposing corruption, reflecting “have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them” (Ephesians 5:11).

6. COMMUNITY POLICING OF VOTES – Set up vigilante squads.  Peaceful guarding of ballots prevents snatching or tampering, fulfilling “be watchful, stand firm in the faith” (1 Corinthians 16:13).

7. JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY – Special electoral courts must swiftly punish riggers. Scripture affirms, “Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees” (Isaiah 10:1).

8. MEDIA TRANSPARENCY – Free press and social media must boldly report results and irregularities (John 8:32).

9. INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE – Credible foreign observers can discourage manipulation through sanctions and global exposure.

10. MORAL REORIENTATION – Religious leaders must remind Nigerians that “righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

In conclusion, even with a corrupt umpire, rigging is not inevitable. A vigilant, prayerful, and courageous people can defend truth and ensure that leadership reflects the genuine will of the people.

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