2027 poll: Nearly 80% of Nigerians say country moving in wrong direction
Nearly 80% of Nigerians say the country is moving in the wrong direction ahead of the 2027 general election, according to the first wave of the Nigeria 2027 Voter Sentiment Tracker released by SBM Intelligence.
The report found that almost eight in every 10 respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the country’s trajectory, reflecting widespread concerns over economic conditions, insecurity, unemployment, and governance.
According to the report, the survey was conducted across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and covered 829 eligible voters in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The exercise was carried out in the third week of May 2026 through face-to-face interviews conducted in markets, schools, viewing centres, and hotels.
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