Politicians Must Focus on Nigeria's Future, Says Kila

Prof. Anthony Kila, director of the Commonwealth Institute and a professor, warned Nigerian politicians against prioritizing trivial discussions over critical issues concerning the nation's future.

Speaking to the Nigerian Tribune, he expressed concern that, with less than seven months until the general elections, political discourse is dominated by non-salient issues, such as the selection of running mates, rather than strategic questions essential for building and strengthening institutions, job creation, and addressing economic challenges. Kila lamented that politicians are engaged in endless conversations focused on tactical competition rather than debating the country's long-term vision.

He stated that until these ideas become valuable campaign slogans, the electoral process will lack substance. Kila called for a shift in focus towards creating jobs, improving healthcare and education, and ensuring justice, urging that the political landscape should prioritize genuine public interest over mere electoral strategies.