Nigerians Deserve A Political Discourse Grounded In Facts As 2027 General Elections Approach APGA National Chairman

 

Written By Nduka Anyanwu 

As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 General Elections, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has called for a new political culture anchored on facts, issue-based engagement, and responsible leadership rather than propaganda, misinformation, and divisive rhetoric. 

According to Barrister Ezeokenwa, Nigerians deserve a political discourse that is honest, constructive, and focused on solutions to the nation’s pressing challenges. 

He emphasized that elections should not merely be contests for power, but opportunities for parties and candidates to present credible alternatives, defend policy positions, and inspire public confidence through integrity and competence.

He noted that as election seasons approach, the political space is often flooded with sensationalism, false narratives, personal attacks, and emotionally manipulative campaigns that distract citizens from the real issues affecting national development. Such practices, he warned, weaken democratic values and prevent voters from making informed decisions.

“The Nigerian people deserve better,” he stated. “Our politics must rise above insults, propaganda, and empty promises. Citizens deserve facts. They deserve leaders who can explain their vision clearly, defend their records honestly, and present practical solutions to our economic, security, and social challenges.”

The APGA Chairman stressed that the growing complexity of Nigeria’s economic realities—including inflation, unemployment, insecurity, declining purchasing power, and infrastructure deficits—requires serious national conversations, not political theatre. According to him, the 2027 elections must be defined by competence and policy, not personality cults or manufactured divisions. 

Barrister Ezeokenwa further argued that political parties have a responsibility to strengthen internal democracy and produce candidates whose credibility can withstand public scrutiny. He maintained that parties must become platforms for ideas and service, rather than merely vehicles for personal ambition and elite negotiation.

He also warned against the dangerous rise of misinformation and politically motivated disinformation, particularly on social media, where false narratives can easily shape public perception and undermine trust in democratic institutions.

“In an age where information travels faster than truth, political leaders must act with greater responsibility,” he said. “Democracy suffers when lies become strategy and deception becomes campaign policy. Political communication must be rooted in truth, accountability, and respect for the intelligence of Nigerians.

” Barrister Ezeokenwa urged the media, civil society organizations, and electoral institutions to remain vigilant in protecting democratic integrity by promoting fact-based engagement, transparency, and public enlightenment. He noted that journalists and civic actors must resist becoming tools for propaganda and instead serve as guardians of democratic accountability.

He particularly encouraged young Nigerians to remain politically conscious and actively engaged, stressing that their participation must go beyond social media commentary to include policy engagement, voter education, and leadership involvement.

“The youth must not inherit a broken political culture,” he said. “They must demand substance over slogans, competence over noise, and truth over convenience.”

The APGA National Chairman concluded by reaffirming that democracy can only be strengthened when citizens are empowered with accurate information and leaders are held accountable through informed public scrutiny.

“As 2027 approaches, Nigeria does not need louder politics; it needs better politics. Our democracy will be stronger when our political conversations are guided by facts, responsibility, and a sincere commitment to national progress.”

He called on all political stakeholders to embrace civility, truth, and issue-based politics, insisting that the future of Nigeria must be built on informed choices, not manipulated emotions.