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Prioritise Governance Over 2027 Ambitions

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Unsurprisingly, given the intrigues and power struggles leading up to the 2027 elections, the political space is heating up. Already, Nigerian politicians, behaving true to type, have resorted to the familiar pattern of politicking and jostling for power ahead of the 2027 general elections with virtually nothing to show for the stress they put the electorate through in 2023.

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This premature focus on the next electoral cycle, barely two years after the last one, is not only detrimental to the progress of the nation but also a disservice to the Nigerian people who entrusted them with the mandate to govern.

It’s distressing to observe that there are intense plans for alignments and realignments among political actors ahead of the 2027 general election even as Nigerians groan under pain and hardship.  The concern at this point is that the attention given to an election coming up in 2027 by elected political actors in the current administration, which is not even halfway through yet, may jeopardise the fulfillment of the campaign promises made before the 2023 general election, which should be the priority of any serious government at this point rather than thinking of re-election or 2027.

It needs no emphasis to point out that the people are tired of being taken for a ride by political actors who spew lies in the name of promises in their desperation to garner votes. Suffering Nigerians want the ruling class to focus on real, impactful policies and programmes that will positively turn their lives around this year and hence.

These politicians should know that those who abandon their people and face early politicking will fail when the elections come. They should know that the same masses that are suffering today will vote them out. Only their achievements will speak for them to be voted for or against when that time comes.

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Nigeria’s current state of affairs leaves much to be desired, with pressing issues such as insecurity, economic instability, and social unrest plaguing the country. Rather than addressing these critical challenges and delivering on their promises to the electorate, the political class seems more preoccupied with securing their positions for the next election cycle.

As a newspaper, we urge the political class not to heat up the polity. The campaign and all the re-alignment are coming at a time when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s current administration has barely spent two years in office.

While many Nigerians seem not bothered by what politicians say about 2027, the major concern is the negative impact of current officeholders’ gravitation towards the next election, particularly on governance.

Our politicians must prioritise governance over their personal ambitions and political aspirations. The primary duty of elected officials is to serve the people’s best interests and work towards improving the welfare and well-being of the citizens. By allowing their ambitions to overshadow their responsibilities, they are failing in their duty to the nation and betraying the trust reposed in them by the electorate.

The undeserved  focus on the next election cycle hampers the country’s progress and perpetuates a cycle of underdevelopment and poor governance. It is high time  the political class set aside their personal ambitions and ego and focuses on the task at hand—delivering tangible results and meaningful change for the Nigerian people.

Nigerians are already experiencing tough times, and politicians should not add to their misery. The government and elected officials should sit and work rather than discuss 2027.

Poverty and hunger are felt everywhere. Political officeholders must show what they have done for the mandate people gave them in 2023 instead of talking about re-election now. The welfare of the masses should be a priority. We can’t talk of elections all the time; rather, we need policies that fight poverty and hunger in the land now.

As we approach the 2027 general elections, politicians must heed this call to action and prioritise governance over politics. The nation’s future and its citizens’ well-being depend on the decisions and actions taken by those in positions of power. It is time for the political class to rise above their self-interests and work towards building a better and more prosperous Nigeria for all.

Politicians must jettison their 2027 ambitions and concentrate on governance. The time for political posturing and self-aggrandisement is over. It is time for action, accountability, and a renewed commitment to serving the people. The Nigerian electorate deserves better, and it is up to the political class to deliver on their promises and uphold the principles of good governance and democracy.

 

 


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