Electoral season in Nigeria is not only tense because of citizens’ intention to vote for the right leader or remove a poor-performing leader, but also because of statements made by some political leaders.
Elections in Nigeria have seen some notable persons make utterances that are security-threatening during campaigns.
The likes of Nasir El-Rufai, Odion Olaye, and several others, at one point or another, have been condemned by Nigerians following their statements.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of instances where Nigerian politicians have issued security or life-threatening statements during campaigns, including notable examples:
1. Nasir El-Rufai (2019)
During the 2019 general elections, Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, made a controversial statement that stirred significant backlash.
He said, “Those that are calling for anyone to come and intervene in Nigeria, we are waiting for the person that would come and intervene, they would go back in body bags. We are…