2027: Make insecurity key campaign issue, not religion – Digital Imam tells Nigerians

Sheikh Nuruddeen Khalid, known as the "Digital Imam," has urged Nigerians to prioritize insecurity over religion during the 2027 general elections. Reacting to recent abductions, Khalid expressed worry over the ongoing killings and abductions across Nigeria, questioning how much more bloodshed would occur before decisive action is taken.

He criticized the selective outrage over killings based on the victims' religious identity, stating that the public only reacts when a Muslim is killed in the South or a Christian in the North. Khalid believes Nigerians should leverage the democratic process to demand improved security by making the issue a central campaign point ahead of the 2027 elections.

He emphasized that voters should prioritize candidates' capacity to protect lives and property, rather than their religious or political affiliations. Khalid called for leaders to step down who fail to address the escalating insecurity, asserting that such individuals will not receive their votes. He stressed that the 2027 elections should not be reduced to religious considerations, insisting that Nigerians demand accountability from candidates seeking political office.