Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has warned that Nigeria’s unity, economic stability and national cohesion could suffer further damage regardless of who emerges victorious in the 2027 presidential election.
Titiansloaded reports that Lamido expressed concern that political competition among opposition figures and other presidential contenders had become increasingly personal, leaving important national issues unattended.
He made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the former governor, the growing hostility among political leaders has pushed discussions about national development, economic challenges and peaceful coexistence into the background.
He argued that the country was losing its sense of togetherness as politicians concentrated more on attacking one another than presenting workable solutions to Nigeria’s problems.
Lamido said the consequences of the political rivalry would extend beyond the candidates and their parties, warning that ordinary Nigerians would ultimately bear the cost.
“I’ve been saying, look, whoever wins, Nigeria will lose. That’s my problem,” he stated.
He explained that his concern went beyond the identity of the eventual president, stressing that the country’s declining unity, economic difficulties and relationships among citizens were more important than individual political ambitions.
The former governor also criticised the nature of political campaigns, saying propaganda, hostility and attempts to discredit opponents had become more prominent than meaningful conversations about governance.
He expressed particular concern about the spread of political incitement and divisive messages, especially in northern Nigeria, warning that such developments could deepen existing divisions.
Lamido maintained that political parties and their candidates should return to discussing issues that directly affect Nigerians, including national unity, compassion, economic progress and their plans for improving people’s lives.
He lamented that the traditional emphasis on what candidates intend to offer the country had largely disappeared from political conversations.
“We’ve abandoned the traditional campaign on issues, about love, about empathy, about unity, about Nigeria, and then what can you offer? What can you offer? So it’s not there anymore,” he said.
Lamido’s comments reflect his concern that the struggle for political power ahead of 2027 is gradually overshadowing the national interest and the need to preserve Nigeria’s unity.
