As political discussions gradually build toward Nigeria's 2027 general elections, the timeless words of the late Dan Masanin Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule, have returned to national focus. Political leaders and electoral contenders are being urged to place justice and equity above partisan interests to safeguard peace across the country.
The late elder statesman’s counsel has resurfaced as a guiding principle for the upcoming electoral cycle, according to Vanguard News. During a visit to then President-elect Muhammadu Buhari in May 2015 with the Northern Leaders Forum, Sule emphasised that justice remains the fundamental foundation of good governance.
At that historic meeting, Sule remarked that behind every global conflict lies injustice, insisting that fairness serves as the sole remedy. He warned that no country can succeed by relying on force, fear, or the raw power of incumbency, noting that true leadership must conquer the spirit through fairness and equity.
Ahead of 2027, observers note that these principles must reflect inside political party structures long before voters head to polling units. Key steps include maintaining internal party democracy, resisting the urge to impose candidates, ensuring fair zoning agreements, and avoiding monetised primary elections that sideline youths and women.
Beyond party administration, political campaigns have been advised to concentrate on pressing national challenges rather than ethnic or religious grievances. The country faces critical concerns including unemployment, inflation, public safety, and infrastructure deficits, which demand practical plans rather than fear-driven rhetoric.
Sule directly connected justice to social stability, arguing that peace is an indispensable prerequisite for economic growth and national progress. He cautioned that sustainable development cannot survive in an environment plagued by fear, uncertainty, and perceived marginalisation.
