Political activist and public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has warned Nigerians to brace for a turbulent and potentially dangerous political season ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement shared via his X handle on Sunday, Shehu described the coming political landscape as “delicate, dicey, dark, dangerous and chaotic.”
According to him, the mix of personalities and interests vying for power in 2027 will make the political atmosphere highly combustible.
“When characters with different history, similar records, diverse views, and unending appetite for power seek to dominate the political platform once again, one should expect a dangerous terrain,” he wrote.
Shehu warned that the re-emergence of former rivals, who are now joining forces solely to grab power, is a recipe for political instability.
“When sworn enemies and documented rivals bury their enmity and venoms against each other for the sole aim of grabbing power in an already polarised polity, then one should expect nothing short of chaos,” he stated.
He further criticised political veterans who, having failed to use power for the benefit of the citizenry in the past, are returning to the arena for selfish reasons.
“When characters who had the opportunities in the past to make maximum use of power for the benefit of the citizenry, but failed to do that, descend into the political arena for selfish reasons, then expect more darkness in politics,” he said.
Shehu noted that the political battle will be delicate because many leaders are desperate to recycle themselves in power and will employ every available tactic—fair or foul—including blackmail, intimidation, treachery, arrests, and even assassinations.
He concluded by reminding Nigerians that, despite the looming turbulence, divine will ultimately prevails.
“The Almighty God had long ago decided who will be what at all times and under all circumstances, no matter the chaotic situation, however the desperation, irrespective of the darkness, uncertainty, and dicey circumstances.”
