Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned political violence recorded across the country ahead of 2027 general elections.
This is contained in a statement Tinubu personally signed title ‘LET’S SHUN VIOLENCE: OUR CAMPAIGNS MUST BE ABOUT ISSUES THAT PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF OUR PEOPLE”.
Tinubu explained that violence should never have a place in the political campaigns ahead of 2027 general elections.
He reiterated his administration commitment to an orderly and peaceful election, saying government will protect all political parties and candidates as well ensure free to campaign anywhere in the country without molestation or fear for their safety.
“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.
“Our campaigns should be about issues, a contestation of ideas that promote the welfare of our people and the progress of our country,” he said.
He said Nigerians are members of the same household living in different rooms and politics must elevate human conditions and focus on national progress and development.
Tinubu said that being in different political parties or pursuing different ambitions does not make us enemies.
The President reiterated his previous directive to the security agencies: be strict and firm against anyone who seeks to preserve public order.
“Security agencies are therefore authorised to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force, Tinubu added.
He said hall not tolerate any irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters.
Veteran journalist and recipient of A.B.C Yola, Reporter of the Year Award (1997), Hassan Umar Shallpella, works with WAP as a Regional Correspondence. He was trained at Institute of Mass Communication and Technology Jos and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Training School Lagos.He was a News desk Editor and a Correspondent at the Punch newspaper and till 2019, was the Deputy Editor ofThe Scope newspaper.
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