2027: ‘Whoever wins, Nigeria loses’ – Sule Lamido raises alarm over propaganda in North

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has expressed concern over what he described as a rising wave of propaganda, hate campaigns and political incitement particularly in northern Nigeria forward of the 2027 normal elections.

Lamido additionally criticised President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi, saying not one of the three main political figures was providing the nation the management it wanted.

He made the remarks on Friday whereas fielding questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme.

The former governor stated Nigerians ought to assess political candidates based mostly on their capability, character and high quality to deal with the nation’s challenges slightly than their private ambitions.

According to him, Tinubu, Atiku and Obi appeared extra concerned with gaining political energy than addressing Nigeria’s issues.

“Both Peter Obi, Atiku and Tinubu are simply obsessed with power,” he stated.

Lamido warned that the rising hostility amongst supporters of the main political figures was damaging nationwide unity, the financial system and the spirit of togetherness amongst Nigerians.

He described the political ambiance as more and more centred on private assaults, insults and abuses slightly than coverage debates and nationwide improvement.

“Whoever wins Nigeria loses, that’s my problem. Whoever wins, in terms of our unity, our economy, our love as country of brothers and sisters, it’s all gone down,” he stated.

Lamido expressed specific concern in regards to the political ambiance in northern Nigeria, alleging that propaganda, hate campaigns and incitement had turn into widespread forward of the elections.

He stated the event represented a departure from conventional political campaigns that emphasised love, unity and peaceable coexistence.

“The tension now because of the election, if you know the mountain of propaganda that we have in the North, you know, the hate campaign, the incitement, I think we have gone wrong,” he stated.

The former governor added that the rising political hostility was making it more and more tough for Nigerians to know the problems surrounding the election.