Peoples Redemption Party presidential aspirant Yakubu Kingsley has called on politicians across party lines to reject divisive politics and focus on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kingsley made the appeal in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja following the release of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 elections.
He said the election season offers Nigerians an opportunity not only to elect new leaders but also to redefine the country’s future through campaigns centered on ideas, competence and national development.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, thereby signalling the commencement of another important democratic journey in our nation’s history,” Kingsley said.
He congratulated aspirants across political parties for seeking public office and urged them to conduct peaceful and responsible campaigns.
“This election season presents Nigeria with a historic opportunity—not merely to change governments, but to redefine our national direction,” he said. “Let the campaigns be about solutions, not insults.”
Kingsley urged candidates seeking the offices of president, governor, the National Assembly and state assemblies to avoid abusive language, character assassination, ethnic profiling, religious manipulation, fake news and hate speech.
“The era of abusive language, character assassination, ethnic profiling, religious manipulation, fake news, hate speech and politics of bitterness must come to an end. Nigeria has suffered enough,” he said.
He called on candidates to present clear policy proposals on key national issues, including the economy, insecurity, unemployment, electricity, education, healthcare and corruption.
According to Kingsley, Nigerians want practical solutions rather than political rhetoric and personal attacks.
He attributed the country’s security and economic challenges to years of poor governance, policy inconsistency, corruption and weak leadership, saying insecurity has expanded from localized conflicts to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, piracy and other violent crimes.
Kingsley also cited inflation, rising food prices, unemployment, unstable electricity supply, foreign exchange volatility and inadequate infrastructure as major challenges facing the country.
He argued that the nation’s economic and security problems have worsened under the current administration, leaving many Nigerians facing hardship.
Despite the challenges, Kingsley expressed confidence in Nigeria’s future, describing the resilience, creativity and determination of its citizens as the country’s greatest strength.
He said his vision for Nigeria is anchored on purposeful leadership, competence, transparency, accountability, innovation and national unity.
