ABUJA – Dr Yakubu Kingsley, presidential aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Wednesday kicked against politics of division as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Kingsley, in a statement in Abuja, called on politicians to engage in issue-driven campaigns at all levels of electioneering activities.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 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.
“As political prepare for campaigns, I extend my warm regards to all Nigerians and congratulate all aspirants for offering themselves to serve our beloved nation.
“The election season has presented Nigeria with a historic opportunity—not merely to change governments, but to redefine the nation’s national direction.
“It is therefore imperative that we rise above the politics of division and embrace the politics of ideas, competence, integrity and national development.
“Let the campaigns be about solutions, not insults.
“I respectfully call upon all presidential, gubernatorial, national
and state assembly aspirants, irrespective of political affiliation, to
conduct campaigns that are peaceful, mature and issue-driven.
“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.
“Our people are not interested in endless exchanges of insults. They are not interested in propaganda. They are not interested in empty promises or political entertainment.
“What Nigerians desire today are practical solutions to the enormous
challenges confronting our nation,” he said.
Kingsley urged every candidate to tell Nigerians what economic policies they intend to implement.
Kingsley, who is currently challenging the May 25 primary election of the party that produced former Gov. Donald Duke of Cross River as PRP’s presidential candidate, said the nation’s present predicament did not emerge overnight.
“The insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, infrastructural decay and institutional weaknesses confronting Nigeria today are cumulative consequences of decades of policy inconsistency and weak governance.”
The presidential aspirant, therefore, said his vision is anchored on purposeful leadership, competence, transparency, accountability, innovation and national unity.
“The YMK NIGERIA PROJECT represents a bold national movement committed to restoring hope, rebuilding institutions and repositioning Nigeria for sustainable prosperity,” he said.(NAN)
