2027: PACAN Urges Candidates to Embrace Issue-Based Campaigns, Shun Personal Attacks
The Public Affairs Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PACAN) has urged political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to make issue-based campaigns, policy proposals and constructive debates the focus of their electioneering. PACAN, an umbrella body of journalists covering political activities, made the call in a statement signed by its President, Mr Idris Tele-Olukoya, and General Secretary, Mr Adekunle Okunade, in Lagos. The Association urged political candidates to present clear manifestos, policies and programmes to Nigerians instead of resorting to insults, name-calling, character assassination and personal attacks. According to PACAN, political campaigns should provide voters with sufficient information on how candidates intend to address major challenges confronting the country, including insecurity, unemployment, education, healthcare, infrastructure and economic development. The Association expressed concern that inflammatory language, unsubst...