…Governance takes back seat, FEC convenes just once in five months of 2026
…Lawmakers sit 17 days in 3 months
Political calculations ahead of the 2027 general election are increasingly dominating activities in Abuja, raising concerns among stakeholders that governance is losing momentum at a time when Nigeria faces mounting economic and fiscal pressures and worsening insecurity.
BusinessDay findings show that while politicians across party lines intensify consultations, alliance-building and early campaign positioning, key governance institutions are grappling with slowing policy execution, weak budget performance, and declining legislative productivity.
The shift comes as millions of Nigerians continue to face rising living costs, stubborn inflation, and the lingering impact of economic reforms that have strained household incomes and business operations.
