Political parties account for 42.57 per cent of recorded defence campaign strategies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, according to findings from the latest #TrackingNaija monitoring report by CEREDMS-AFRICA.
The analysis, titled Defence Campaign Strategy by Actor Type, examined 101 recorded instances across Nigerian newspapers, broadcast media and social media.
The findings show that political parties recorded the highest proportion of defence strategies, followed by the category classified as “Others” at 25.74 per cent. Candidates accounted for 23.76 per cent, while citizens or voters represented 4.95 per cent. Party members recorded the lowest share at 2.97 per cent.
The findings suggest that political parties and candidates are prominent actors in deploying defensive communication to respond to criticism, allegations and competing political narratives.
The latest report follows an earlier #TrackingNaija analysis which identified acclaim as a strategy exclusively associated with the “Others” category.
Commenting on the implications of the findings, CEREDMS-AFRICA analysts emphasised the need for citizens to critically assess claims and information circulated in defence of political personalities and parties, particularly as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
The analysts noted that public scrutiny and evidence-based reporting remain essential to promoting accountability and informed electoral participation.
The monitoring draws on Nigerian newspaper reports from 2024 to 2026, broadcast media and social media content from 2026.
TrackingNaija2027Elections, a collaborative initiative involving CEREDEMS-AFRICA, the University of Ilorin and the Institute of Geopolitical Communications at RUDN University.
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