Former Nigerian Ambassador to Chad, Abdullahi Omaki, says elections in Nigeria are still driven more by ethnicity, religion and regional identity than by issues of development and national stability. Omaki stated that voters often focus more on a candidate’s background than on policies, competence or national progress, which weakens national cohesion and slows development. He urged Nigerians to prioritize service to the nation over ethnic or religious identity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
