Campaign season is here, and Nigerians are not in the mood for empty promises and rally theatrics. With presidential candidates now hitting the road, the public is watching closely, and the bar for what counts as a serious candidacy is rising.
At the top of that list is oil. Nigerians want concrete governance frameworks that would put a real stop to the looting of the country's oil resources, a problem that has drained public wealth for decades without serious consequence.
The question now is whether the candidates will rise to that moment or spend the season trading insults and photo opportunities. Voters are paying attention, and this cycle, the details will matter.
Originally published by Premium Times.