2027 Elections: Digital Imam Urges Nigerians to Put Insecurity Ahead of Religion
Sheikh Nuruddeen Khalid, popularly known as the “Digital Imam,” has urged Nigerians to make insecurity one of the biggest issues in the 2027 general elections rather than allowing religious differences to dominate political campaigns.
Khalid made the call while reacting to the reported abduction of more than 60 worshippers during Friday prayers in Dekara, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The cleric expressed concern over the continued attacks, killings and abductions across the country, questioning how many more Nigerians would lose their lives before stronger action is taken to address the security situation.
Digital Imam Questions Nigeria’s Response to Killings
Khalid criticised what he described as selective reactions to killings based on the religion of the victims.
According to him, Nigerians sometimes become more vocal when victims belong to a particular religious group, while similar attacks receive less attention when the victims are from another community.
He argued that insecurity should not be treated as a problem affecting only Muslims or Christians because ordinary Nigerians across religious and ethnic lines continue to suffer from violence.
The cleric said the reported abduction in Niger State should serve as another reminder that insecurity remains a serious national concern requiring urgent attention.
2027 Campaigns Should Focus on Security, He Says
Khalid urged Nigerians to use the 2027 elections to demand clear and practical plans from politicians seeking their votes.
Rather than choosing candidates because of their religion, political party or other affiliations, he said voters should examine what each candidate intends to do about the country’s security challenges.
He argued that the ability of political leaders to protect lives and property should be one of the major factors Nigerians consider before casting their ballots.
The Digital Imam further called on politicians who cannot provide credible solutions to insecurity to step aside and allow others with workable plans to take responsibility.
Religion Should Not Decide Who Gets Nigerians’ Votes
Khalid also warned against allowing religious considerations to overshadow the security challenges facing the country.
He maintained that Nigerians should demand accountability from every political candidate, regardless of whether the person is Muslim or Christian, or belongs to a particular political arrangement.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, his message is that security should become a central part of the national political conversation, with voters demanding specific commitments from politicians on how they intend to tackle killings, abductions and other threats to communities across Nigeria.
