Agbakoba Urges Nigerians to Vote Wisely in 2027 Election

Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has called on Nigerians to take the upcoming 2027 presidential election seriously. In a statement made on October 7, Agbakoba warned voters against surrendering their voting power, which could lead to regrettable political choices.

He emphasized the need for voters to scrutinize candidates based on their ability to tackle Nigeria's pressing issues, such as rising food prices, inadequate healthcare, a struggling education system, and insufficient job opportunities for the youth. Agbakoba remarked on the paradox of Nigeria's large population of approximately 220 million people versus the mere 10,000 politicians, questioning whether citizens truly exercise their electoral power.

He cautioned that voters often give away their votes without recognizing their value, leading to decisions by politicians that may not align with the voters' needs. Agbakoba urged that the decision to support candidates should be based on their leadership qualities rather than their background or appearance.