A social media user identified as Comrade Abayomi Lawal has issued a strong warning over possible ballot box snatching during the 2027 general elections, directing his remarks at the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
In a post on X, Lawal referred to a video in which Keyamo allegedly defended former President Muhammadu Buhari's controversial “shoot-on-sight” position, warning that anyone involved in stealing ballot boxes during the next elections would face violent retaliation.
“We watched your video while defending Buhari shoot on sight, now we are telling you that if your thugs and touts snatch ballot box anywhere in Nigeria, we are going to kill them,” Lawal wrote.
He added that he was not concerned about whether the warning attracted the attention of the police, the Department of State Services (DSS) or other security agencies.
The post ended with the hashtag #RigandDie2027, reflecting the writer's warning against electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 polls.
Lawal's statement has brought renewed attention to concerns about violence, ballot box snatching and electoral malpractice during Nigeria's forthcoming general elections.
While citizens have a legitimate interest in protecting the integrity of the electoral process, threats to kill suspected electoral offenders raise concerns about the dangers of vigilantism and political violence.
Electoral offences should be reported to security agencies and addressed through lawful procedures rather than private retaliation.
The warning also comes amid growing public conversations about the need for credible elections, transparent vote counting and stronger protection of electoral materials.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and political parties are expected to play important roles in ensuring that voters can participate freely and that election materials are protected.
As political activities gradually intensify ahead of 2027, the post underscores the need for political actors and citizens to reject electoral violence and pursue accountability through lawful means.
There was no response from Keyamo contained in the post provided, and Lawal's warning should be understood as his personal statement rather than an official position or an established account of any planned action.
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