August 30, 2026

The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has warned political actors against setting Nigeria on fire through their conducts and utterances ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sulaiman gave the warning while featuring on Newsmen Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja.

He urged ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​‍​⁠‌‍​‌​politicians to rather engage in issue-based campaigns and matters that would foster an inclusive political culture to protect the nation’s democracy.

Sulaiman cautioned political actors against divisive rhetoric, vulgar statements and actions capable of threatening national unity or heightening tensions unnecessarily.