Social Media Political Thugs: A new threat to Nigerian democracy, by Abba Abubakar Yakubu In the build-up to the 2027 general elections, Nigeria's political arena is witnessing unprecedented shifts. Ambitious politicians and re-election-seeking governors are defecting en masse, notably from Kano, Plateau, and Taraba, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While they cite state development as motive, many see it as pragmatic alignment with federal power. A more alarming trend is the weaponisation of social media, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, where politicians deploy influencers to propagate divisive narratives....