OUR CURRENT polarisation indicator shows that political party affiliation, support for political actors and stakeholder alignments remain significant factors shaping how Nigerians could become divided before, during and after the 2027 elections.
The tracking evidence shows that political and emotional polarisation are already receiving significant attention in the electoral conversation, while religious polarisation remains less discussed.
The implication is that the lower level of discussion around religious polarisation should not be mistaken for a lower risk of division.
As campaign activities intensify, the pattern of polarisation being tracked will remain important in understanding how different forms of affiliation could shape divisions among Nigerians.
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