By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna
The Citizens Support for Good Governance has urged the Federal Government to engage leading neutral national figures in peace building efforts as the 2027 general elections approach.
The Group made this known in a national advisory recommending former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd.) And other prominent Nigerians as one of the stabilizing voices the country may require as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the communiqué released and jointly signed by its National Leader, Mallam Aminu Musa Ladan, Hon. Abayomi Rasheed, Hon. Victor Mathew and Donald James, the coalition cautioned that Nigeria is entering a delicate period marked by rising security concerns, deepening political tension, ethnic suspicion and a worrying spread of misinformation capable of weakening national cohesion.
They stated that the approaching election cycle demands individuals with the credibility to calm anxieties and help preserve unity during what may become a highly sensitive phase for the country.
Its position, according to the advisory, emerged from a series of nationwide engagements involving clerics, traditional leaders, civil society groups, youth organisations and security analysts.
Many of the respondents, the Group noted, expressed increasing concern over widening distrust across political and regional lines as well as fears that unchecked rivalry among political actors could intensify existing vulnerabilities.
During these engagements, General Musa frequently emerged as a figure viewed as neutral and disciplined, with a presence considered broadly acceptable across different parts of the country.
The group explained that his experience in managing complex security challenges, coupled with a reputation for non-partisanship, contributed significantly to the public sentiment describing him as an individual who could help maintain balance in a potentially heated national environment.
It stressed that the reflection offered in the communiqué should not be interpreted as an endorsement for political office but as a response to widespread concern over the need for credible personalities who can reduce tension during the transition period.
The coalition urged the Federal Government to engage individuals it described as national stabilizers in unity and peace-building efforts, warning that the country could experience avoidable strain if widely trusted figures are sidelined or dragged into political conflicts.
It cautioned political actors to refrain from reckless confrontations that may further weaken public confidence at a time when Nigeria requires careful handling of its sensitive fault lines.
The group also announced a nationwide programme titled Stability First Nigeria Must Stand United, which will include town hall engagements, interfaith dialogues and stakeholder meetings across all geo-political zones. These activities, according to the communiqué, aim to strengthen early-warning mechanisms and deepen discussions on national stability as the 2027 political season progresses.
It maintained that the months leading to the general elections should be managed with caution and responsibility to prevent tension from escalating into broader national disruption.