尼日利亚2027年的选举日期因与斋月冲突而遭到强烈反对,
Nigeria’s 2027 election dates face backlash for clashing with Ramadan, sparking calls for rescheduling over religious inclusivity concerns.
尼日利亚2027年大选定于2月20日和3月6日举行, 但前副总统阿布巴卡尔(Atiku Abubakar)和其他人敦促INEC重新安排日程, 因为日期与斋月重合,
Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are set for February 20 and March 6, but former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others have urged INEC to reschedule due to the dates overlapping with Ramadan, a period of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims.
批评者认为时机可能降低选民投票率, 阻碍选举官员的表现, 认为这一决定对尼日利亚的宗教多样性漠不关心。
Critics argue the timing may reduce voter turnout and hinder election officials’ performance, calling the decision insensitive to Nigeria’s religious diversity.
虽然国家统计和普查所维持的日期符合宪法和法律要求,但关切已促使众议院召开紧急会议,并就包容性和选举规划问题进行广泛的公开辩论。
While INEC maintains the dates comply with constitutional and legal requirements, concerns have prompted an emergency House of Representatives session and widespread public debate over inclusivity and electoral planning.