BusinessDay 2027 Elections Insights poll on, “Is the government failing to protect us?” shows that most Nigerians believe the government has failed in its duty to protect lives and property, and many say this will shape how they vote.
Insecurity set to influence votes
Among respondents, 51.5% said insecurity, including the abduction of schoolchildren, will factor into their vote alongside other issues, while 48.5% said it will be their top factor. No respondent said the issue would not matter or that they remain undecided.
The numbers on government performance are stark. A total of 87.6% said the government has completely failed to protect lives and property, and 6.1% said it has partially failed. Only 6.1% said the government is doing its best with limited resources, and no one said the government is performing well.
Previous poll results.
