Nigerians are now interested in SDP’s ideas on democracy and governance – Adebayo

Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo says Nigerians are now engaging with his party’s ideas on democracy, governance, security, and economic solutions ahead of the 2027 elections. He dismissed internal party disputes, including past rival candidacies like Senator Hina’s, as normal political maneuvering and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to focus on conducting a credible vote. Adebayo emphasized that his campaign centers on delivering alternative perspectives aligned with Nigeria’s Constitution, particularly Chapter Two, which outlines fundamental objectives and state policies. He highlighted economic solutions, security reforms, and welfare programs, arguing these should drive voter decisions rather than party infighting. His party aims to leverage Nigeria’s youth-driven opportunities in emerging industries while holding the government accountable for past failures. The candidate criticized President Tinubu’s policies, stating that voters previously ignored damaging proposals in favor of symbolic issues like the Muslim-Muslim ticket debate. He argued that the current economic and security crises stem from those overlooked decisions. Adebayo framed the upcoming election as a chance for Nigerians to prioritize substantive agendas over distractions like term length debates, calling for a political system where voters—not INEC—determine outcomes. He also dismissed discussions about extending presidential terms to six years as irrelevant, comparing such debates to desperate last-minute tactics in a football match. Instead, Adebayo stressed the need for a functional political system where parties present clear ideas and new leadership, allowing voters to make informed choices without confusion from party conflicts. The SDP candidate concluded by urging INEC to uphold electoral integrity while political parties focus on presenting viable solutions. He called for media moderation to ensure equal representation of competing ideas, enabling Nigerians to decide their preferred path based on merit rather than internal party divisions.