Afenifere Calls for Issue-Based Campaigns Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 Polls

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•Afenifere issued its call on April 15, 2026, urging politicians to focus on issues rather than personal or ethnic rivalries.
•Former electoral official Jega publicly advised politicians on April 16, 2026, to abandon the do-or-die mentality in politics.
•Afenifere emphasized the need for peaceful conduct during the 2027 elections to ensure stability and credible results.
•The group’s statements were reported by major Nigerian newspapers Vanguard and Punch in mid-April 2026.

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▸If Nigerian politicians adopt issue-based campaigns as urged by Afenifere then electoral violence may decrease, leading to more peaceful and credible 2027 elections that strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)2027: Politicians must abandon do-or-die approach – Jega AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Make campaigns issue-based, Afenifere urges politicians AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)2027 Polls must be peaceful, Afenifere tells Politicians

Afenifere has renewed its call for Nigerian politicians to abandon the do-or-die approach and focus on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. This appeal aims to promote peaceful elections and reduce political violence, which affects Nigeria's democratic stability. The group stresses that peaceful conduct during the polls is essential for credible electoral outcomes.

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