2027: Lamido Warns Of Propaganda, Hate Campaigns Taking Over North

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has warned that propaganda, hate campaigns and political incitement are taking over northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Lamido raised the alarm on Friday while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, saying the political atmosphere in the North has become dangerously toxic.

He said the mountain of propaganda, hate campaigns and incitement now dominating politics in the region is a sharp departure from traditional campaigns built on love, unity and peaceful 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 said.

Lamido Slams Tinubu, Atiku, Obi

The former governor also took a swipe at President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi, saying none of them is offering Nigeria the leadership it desperately needs.

According to him, the three leading political figures appear more interested in grabbing power than in solving the country’s problems.

“Both Peter Obi, Atiku and Tinubu are simply obsessed with power,” Lamido said.

He urged Nigerians to judge candidates by their capacity, character and quality to address national challenges rather than by their personal ambitions.

Lamido warned that the growing hostility among supporters of the major contenders is damaging national unity, the economy and the spirit of togetherness among Nigerians.

He lamented that politics has now shifted from policy debates and national development to personal attacks, insults and abuses.

“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 said.

He added that the rising political hostility is making it increasingly difficult for Nigerians to understand the real issues surrounding the election.