2027 Elections: Tinubu Warns Politicians, Authorises Security Agencies To Confront Thugs

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to take firm action against politicians and their supporters involved in thuggery, violence and other activities capable of disrupting public order ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The President gave the directive in a statement he personally signed on Friday, condemning reports of violence at political events in different parts of the country.

According to information made available to Bush Radio Academy, Tinubu called on political leaders and supporters across party lines to conduct themselves responsibly, insisting that political campaigns should focus on issues, constructive debates and ideas that promote public welfare and national development.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring peaceful, free and fair elections, stressing that all political parties and candidates must be allowed to campaign across the country without intimidation, harassment or fear for their safety.

In the statement, the President said: “I have followed recent reports of violence accompanying political events in different parts of the country.

“Every form of violence stands condemned. Violence should never have a place in our political campaigns as we move toward the 2027 general elections.

“Our campaigns should be about issues, a contestation of ideas that promote the welfare of our people and the progress of our country.

“As the leader of this country, I commit myself to a peaceful, free, and fair election, and I urge political leaders and supporters across party lines to conduct themselves responsibly.

“I have said that being in different political parties or pursuing different ambitions does not make us 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.”

Tinubu also reiterated his earlier directive to security agencies, urging them to remain firm against individuals who attempt to undermine public order through violent or anti-democratic activities.

He stated that his administration would not tolerate irresponsible behaviour by politicians or their supporters, adding that security agencies had been authorised to confront thuggery and other anti-social activities with full force.

The President further maintained that every political party and candidate must enjoy the freedom to campaign in any part of Nigeria without molestation, as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.