Wike Warns Politicians Against Manufacturing Grievances to Win Power
- Nyesom Wike warned Nigerian politicians not to create or manipulate grievances for political gain, saying identity politics could later divide the country.
- Wike cited Independent National Electoral Commission figures showing that presidential-election turnout fell from 53.7% in 2011 to 26.7% in 2023.
- He urged political parties to treat citizens as governance partners and called for stronger electoral institutions, transparent appointments, education, jobs, and rural development.
- Wike said representation and inclusion should not weaken competence and should be judged by outcomes such as jobs, healthcare, security, infrastructure, and other public benefits.
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