President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian politicians and their supporters to embrace peaceful political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that political differences and personal ambitions should not turn opponents into enemies.
The President made the appeal in a statement personally signed and released by the State House on Friday, November 13, 2026, following reports of violence accompanying political activities in different parts of the country.
Tinubu condemned all forms of political violence, insisting that election campaigns should focus on policies, ideas and discussions that promote the welfare of Nigerians rather than intimidation, hostility and physical attacks.
According to the President, belonging to different political parties or pursuing different political ambitions should not create divisions among Nigerians.
He described the country as one family whose members may occupy different political spaces but share the responsibility of building a better nation.
Tinubu also reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring peaceful, free and fair elections in 2027, urging political leaders and their supporters across party lines to conduct themselves responsibly.
He further directed security agencies to remain firm against individuals involved in political thuggery and other activities capable of threatening public order.
The President stressed that all political parties and candidates must be allowed to campaign freely across the country without intimidation or fear for their safety.
He warned that his administration would not tolerate irresponsible behaviour from politicians or their supporters, authorising security agencies to confront political thuggery and other anti-democratic activities with full force.
His statement comes amid growing concerns over reported attacks and disruptions at political gatherings in different parts of Nigeria as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu maintained that political competition should be based on ideas and national development, stressing that Nigeria’s peace and progress must remain more important than individual political ambitions.
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