The Human and Environmental Development Agenda has called on political parties, aspirants, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to ensure that preparations for the 2027 general elections are guided by the democratic values embodied in the June 12 struggle.
The civil society organisation said the sacrifices made by pro-democracy activists and millions of Nigerians in the fight for democratic governance must not be undermined by electoral malpractices capable of eroding public confidence in the democratic process.
In a statement signed on Sunday by its Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, HEDA stressed the need for all political actors to embrace credible electoral participation, national unity and respect for the will of the people as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the next general elections.
According to the organisation, issue-based campaigns should take precedence over divisive politics, with greater attention given to matters affecting the welfare of Nigerians, including economic recovery, security, education,
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