2027: Again, imperative of issue-based campaigns against political mud-slinging

Before the commencement of political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election, Nigerians had looked forward to a robust, issue-based electoral contest in which political parties and their candidates would engage the electorate on the critical challenges confronting the country and offer credible solutions. At a time when economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, rising public debt, ethnic divisions and declining public…