2027: Senior lawyers task politicians on peaceful transition, rule of law

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, senior lawyers have urged politicians to play by the rules, shun do-or-die politics, and ensure a peaceful transition of power.
The Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) spoke to newsmen at the weekend during a prayer session marking the opening of a new law firm by Johnson Usman, SAN, in Abuja, using the occasion to weigh in on the political temperature ahead of next year’s polls.
Abdul Mohammed, SAN, called on the political class to display maturity and run issue-based campaigns before, during and after the elections.
“We want a peaceful transition, a peaceful election,” he said, adding that Nigeria should emulate Ghana’s example of sustained demo...