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A former presidential adviser and senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has warned that rising political violence, ethnic suspicion and declining public confidence in state institutions threaten Nigeria’s democracy and national unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ojudu also condemned incidents involving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including the disruption of its campaign visit to Lafia, Nasarawa State, where Vice President Kashim Shettima’s convoy was reportedly obstructed, and the burning of vehicles and political posters in Kankara, Katsina State.
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✦He also said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had a special responsibility to ensure that state institutions treated all Nigerians impartially throughout the election period.
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2027:A former presidential adviser and senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has warned that rising political violence, ethnic suspicion and declining public confidence in state institutions threaten Nigeria’s democracy and national unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.Friday:In a statement issued on Friday, he said recent incidents of violence and attacks involving political actors and campaign teams pointed to a deeper crisis that required urgent attention.2027:“There must still be a country for whoever wins in 2027 to govern,” he said, urging presidential aspirants to explain how they intend to restore confidence in public institutions and unite Nigerians.
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✦A former presidential adviser and senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has warned that rising political violence, ethnic suspicion and declining public confidence in state institutions threaten Nigeria’s democracy and national unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
✦Ojudu also condemned incidents involving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including the disruption of its campaign visit to Lafia, Nasarawa State, where Vice President Kashim Shettima’s convoy was reportedly obstructed, and the burning of vehicles and political posters in Kankara, Katsina State.
✦He also said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had a special responsibility to ensure that state institutions treated all Nigerians impartially throughout the election period.
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Ojudu also condemned incidents involving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including the disruption of its campaign visit to Lafia, Nasarawa State, where Vice President Kashim Shettima’s convoy was reportedly obstructed, and the burning of vehicles and political posters in Kankara, Katsina State.
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A former presidential adviser and senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has warned that rising political violence, ethnic suspicion and declining public confidence in state institutions threaten Nigeria’s democracy and national unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
