President Bola Tinubu has instructed national security agencies to act decisively and use full force against political thuggery and disruptions across Nigeria. The directive comes as preparations gradually build up ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
The President issued the warning through a personally signed statement released on Friday in Abuja. He strongly condemned recent reports of violent clashes during political gatherings across the country, making it clear that his administration will not allow disorderly conduct to disrupt peaceful campaigns.
Tinubu stated that violence has no place in democratic campaigns, noting that contesting elections should strictly involve competing ideas rather than physical attacks. He urged political leaders, candidates, and party loyalists to focus their discussions on matters concerning public welfare and overall national progress.
In his message to politicians, the President emphasized that belonging to rival political groups does not turn citizens into adversaries. He compared Nigerians to family members living together under one roof in separate rooms, stating that differing ambitions must never destroy national unity.
Security agencies have received clear orders to guarantee the safety of every political party and candidate. Tinubu insisted that aspirants from all political platforms must have the freedom to conduct their campaign activities anywhere in Nigeria without facing harassment, intimidation, or safety threats.
Tinubu repeated his personal pledge to oversee a peaceful, free, and credible electoral process in 2027. He reminded political actors that the primary purpose of democratic governance remains the improvement of human welfare, urging everyone to conduct their activities with restraint and responsibility.
