Nigeria is no stranger to political seasons that come with both excitement and anxiety. As the country slowly claws its way out of a deep economic slump, all eyes are turning toward the 2027 general elections. But beyond the politics, another narrative is quietly unfolding—one with significant macroeconomic consequences. If history is any guide, Nigeria’s next electoral cycle may threaten the country’s fragile economic recovery through unchecked spending, fiscal loosening, and policy paralysis.