President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to political parties, candidates, and their supporters against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, directing security agencies to confront political thuggery with “full force.”
In a statement personally signed and released on Friday, November 13, 2026, titled “Let’s Shun Violence: Our Campaigns Must Be About Issues That Promote the Welfare of Our People,” the President condemned recent outbreaks of violence at political gatherings across parts of the country.
President Tinubu emphasized that political competition must remain a peaceful contest of ideas rather than a catalyst for disorder.
”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 read. “Our campaigns should be about issues, a contestation of ideas that promote the welfare of our people and the progress of our country.”
Appealing for political tolerance across party lines, the President reminded politicians that differing ambitions do not make Nigerians enemies, describing citizens as “members of the same household living in different rooms.”
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering a peaceful, free, and fair election, Tinubu guaranteed that every political party and candidate would be protected and allowed to campaign freely anywhere in the country without fear or molestation.
However, he warned that the government would have zero tolerance for lawlessness, reiterating a standing directive to law enforcement to deal decisively with troublemakers.
”We shall not tolerate any irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters,” President Tinubu declared. “Security agencies are therefore authorised to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force.”
