2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Should Prioritise Productivity Economic Agenda – Expert

By Molayo Anjorin

Nigeria born Economist, Paul Alaje has charged  presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections to prioritise productivity in their economic agenda.

Speaking on Sunday Politics program on Channels television, Alaje said that those aspiring for the presidency should be asked to reveal how exactly their policies and proposals would enhance productivity, increase purchasing power and alleviate the burdens of the average Nigerian.

According to him, Anybody who is not discussing productivity is going to run the economy down.

The Economist urged Nigerians to rise above the noise of campaigns and demands, and focus on who can deliver the most improvement to the people based on their manifestos.

He added that economic management must be geared towards increasing the purchasing power of Nigerians and making food and other basic human needs affordable.

“Voters should back candidates whose economic manifestos will allow ordinary people to purchase life necessities without much stress.” Alaje advised.

“Any candidate who is telling you that the money in your pocket will buy more, will improve more, and will afford your rent, that is the candidate you should vote for”

His comments reflect on the need for economic productivity in the debates around Nigeria’s future leadership as political parties and prospective candidates prepare for the 2027 elections.

In his warning, the economist called for an end to the culture of vapid and hollow campaign promises by politicians, especially on economic issues of interest to the people, adding that voters must ensure that their demands for better living are reflected in the proposals of their preferred presidential candidate.

He further argued that candidates should be made to prove that their policies will improve the economy and that they will actually have positive and practical implications for the citizens instead of making unsubstantiated claims about their intentions and leaving their money and economic issues as they are.