President Bola Tinubu has warned politicians and their supporters against political violence ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement he personally signed on Friday, Tinubu said
security agencies had been authorised to confront thuggery and other
anti-democratic activities with full force.
He condemned recent reports of violence at political events
across the country, insisting that campaigns should focus on issues that
promote the welfare of Nigerians and national development.
The president said violence should have no place in
political campaigns.
“Every form of violence stands condemned. Violence should
never have a place in our political campaigns as we move toward the 2027
general elections,” the statement reads.
Tinubu said political campaigns should be driven by a
contest of ideas rather than hostility among parties and their supporters.
“Our campaigns should be about issues, a contestation of
ideas that promote the welfare of our people and the progress of our country,”
he said.
The president reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful, free
and fair election, urging political leaders and supporters across party lines
to conduct themselves responsibly.
He said belonging to different political parties or pursuing
different ambitions should not make Nigerians enemies.
“As Nigerians, we are members of the same household living
in different rooms. Therefore, our politics must elevate human conditions and
focus on national progress and development,” he said.
Tinubu also reiterated his directive to security agencies to
act firmly against anyone seeking to undermine public order.
“I want to reiterate my previous directive to the security
agencies be strict and firm against anyone who seeks to test our resolve and
will to preserve public order,” he said.
He added that all political parties and candidates should be
able to campaign anywhere in the country without intimidation or fear for their
safety.
“Our administration is committed to an orderly and peaceful
election, and all political parties and candidates should be protected and free
to campaign anywhere in the country without molestation or fear for their
safety,” he said.
Tinubu warned that his administration would not tolerate
irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters.
“Security agencies are therefore authorised to confront
thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force,”
he said.
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