The CNG's stance, highlighted by Vanguard News , continues to push for issue-based voting and civic responsibility among Nigeria's youth leading into future election cycles.
For the 2023 Nigerian General Elections, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the leader of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), urged citizens to prioritize individual . The CNG's stance, highlighted by Vanguard News ,
: Voters were encouraged to choose candidates based on their personal merit, integrity, and track record rather than blindly following party lines. : The group advised Nigerians to shun ethnic
: The group advised Nigerians to shun ethnic and religious sentiments, noting that such biases have historically failed to address issues like the Boko Haram insurgency, kidnapping, and poverty. with candidates frequently switching between them.
: Charanchi argued that political parties are often used merely as "Special Purpose Vehicles" for contesting elections, with candidates frequently switching between them.