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This is a crucial wake-up call for leaders to rein in their language and ensure a peaceful election.<\/p>\n<p>Politicians must understand that ordinary Nigerians are watching and are capable of responding. The upcoming election should be a contest of ideas, not a do-or-die affair fueled by toxic rhetoric.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The political season is heating up, but is the rhetoric turning dangerous? Join us as we explore the alarming rise of violence and intimidation in political discourse. See how political grandstanding and displays of aggression, like a recent incident in Kano State, embolden other actors and threaten to destabilize the system. 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