2027: No Electoral Prize Is Worth A Nigerian Life – Akpabio Warns Politicians

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned politicians and candidates preparing for the 2027 general elections against violence, intimidation and campaigns that could deepen divisions across the country.

Naija News reports that Akpabio gave the warning on Tuesday as the Senate resumed plenary.

He urged politicians to focus on presenting their policies, plans and ideas to voters instead of using religion, region or other differences to create tension among Nigerians.

According to him, political competition should not lead to violence or put the lives of citizens at risk.

He also called on politicians to avoid spreading false information that could cause mistrust and hostility during the election period.

He said: “We must reject violence and intimidation, and resist the falsehoods that travel swiftly and leave distrust in their wake. No electoral prize is worth a Nigerian life. No victory deserves celebration if it leaves the nation wounded.

“Those who seek office need not see eye to eye to walk hand in hand as Nigerians. We can contend without setting community against community, faith against faith or one part of our republic against another.

“This Senate must show the way. Within these walls sit men and women of different parties, regions and convictions, entrusted with the representation of one republic.

“The people sent us here to serve until the end of our mandate. There is work before us, and we shall remain at our posts despite the campaigns.

“Let us campaign with honour, debate with conviction and serve with humility. We have returned to this Chamber because Nigeria’s work continues. By God’s grace, we shall keep faith with her, and with the people who sent us here.”