As political activities gradually tilt toward the 2027 general elections, kakalistiq.com reports that Senior Legislative Aide and community development advocate, Hassan Bashir, has urged political parties to rethink their strategies, stressing that electoral victory depends on numbers, credible candidates and measurable performance rather than crowd size or social media hype.
In a political opinion released this week, Bashir said the last general election in Lagos exposed a major gap between campaign visibility and actual voter turnout. According to him, “packed rallies and online enthusiasm created the illusion of dominance, but the final results showed that crowd energy did not fully translate into votes.”
He explained that genuine grassroots popularity must guide candidate selection, noting that trust and long-term community engagement are stronger political assets than temporary excitement. “When people believe in a candidate’s character and antecedents, mobilization becomes easier and undecided voters become persuadable,” Bashir stated.
On performance, Bashir argued that re-election should be earned, not assumed. “Voters respond to evidence and results. Roads constructed, schools improved, jobs facilitated and healthcare expanded are not abstract achievements; they are the real campaign tools of any serious party,” he said.
He also emphasized the importance of data-driven political organization, recalling how a lack of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) among party members weakened electoral strength in previous contests. “Membership without voting eligibility does not win elections. Registered members with PVCs represent mobilizable strength,” he noted, commending recent efforts to strengthen party structures through voter registration.
Bashir further cautioned against relying on sentiment, religion or ethnicity in choosing candidates. “Sustainable victory depends on competence, integrity and public trust, not emotional calculations,” he said.
While expressing confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could secure a second term in 2027, Bashir warned that confidence alone is insufficient. “A strong and seamless victory, especially in strategic states like Lagos, requires careful candidate selection at every level,” he added.
Summing up his position, Bashir declared: “The margin matters. The message matters. And the candidates matter. Elections are not won by excitement alone; they are won through preparation, performance and people-centered leadership.”
