2027 Elections: Tinubu Gives Security Chiefs Fresh Directive As Musa Assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday convened a National Security Council meeting at the State House in Abuja to review the country’s security situation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting, which brought together top security officials and heads of relevant agencies, focused on preparations to ensure a peaceful electoral process and provide adequate security for voters.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the meeting, which lasted approximately five hours.

Musa said the security chiefs had extensive discussions with the President, who emphasised the need for a free, fair and credible election. He explained that Tinubu directed security agencies to ensure the country remained safe enough for eligible citizens to participate in the polls without fear or intimidation.

The minister assured political parties, voters and other stakeholders that security personnel would remain neutral throughout the electoral process and provide a level playing field for all candidates.

He encouraged Nigerians to come out and exercise their voting rights, stressing that security agencies were committed to protecting citizens regardless of their political affiliations.

Musa further stated that no individual or political group should be intimidated or prevented from participating in the elections, adding that the security forces would provide the necessary protection for all stakeholders.

Those who attended the meeting included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam; and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.

Also present were the President’s Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Adeyinka Famadewa; Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas; Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke; and Chief of Defence Intelligence, Emmanuel Undiandeye.

Other participants included the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu; Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed; and Director-General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi.

The meeting comes as the Federal Government intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections, with security and the protection of voters expected to remain key priorities.