2027: Don’t be deceived by fine policies – Sam Amadi warns Nigerians

Dr Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has cautioned Nigerians against being misled by promising policies during the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Amadi urged voters to select a candidate who genuinely cares for the Nigerian populace.

Amadi emphasized that while policies can be altered, the true test lies in the candidate's commitment and their ability to envision a better future for the nation. He pointed out that President Bola Tinubu's 2027 manifesto was commendable; however, he has deviated from his social market philosophy while governing.

Tinubu's position is confined to the policy he was running on, and it is unlikely he will deviate from it, Amadi stated. The main issue, according to Amadi, is that people perceive the removal of subsidies as a significant impact on the cost of living, which is undeniably inflationary. To address this, Amadi argued that the government should focus on implementing productive subsidies.

In summary, Amadi warned Nigerians to be wary of fine policies and instead, vote for candidates who are committed to the well-being of the Nigerian people.