2027: TINUBU CONDEMNS POLITICAL VIOLENCE, ORDERS CRACKDOWN ON THUGGERY
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
President Bola Tinubu has condemned violence at political events across the country, warning politicians and their supporters against thuggery as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections.
The President said political campaigns should be driven by issues and ideas that promote public welfare and national development rather than violence.
Tinubu made this known in a personally signed statement on Friday, November 13, 2026, following reports of violence linked to political activities 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,” he said.
Reaffirming his commitment to peaceful, free and fair elections, the President urged political leaders and their supporters, irrespective of party affiliation, to conduct themselves responsibly.
He stressed that belonging to different political parties or pursuing different political ambitions should not turn Nigerians against one another.
“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 said.
The President also renewed his directive to security agencies to take decisive action against individuals seeking to undermine public order.
He said his administration remained committed to ensuring an orderly and peaceful electoral process, insisting that political parties and candidates must be able to campaign anywhere in the country without intimidation or fear for their safety.
“We shall not tolerate any irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters,” he warned.
Tinubu consequently authorised security agencies to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force.
Recent attacks
The President’s warning comes amid reports of attacks on political candidates, their supporters and party gatherings in different parts of the country.
In Gombe State, the convoy of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, was attacked by suspected political thugs during a visit to the state.
In Sokoto State, African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Manir Dan’iya, accused security personnel of attacking his convoy near the Sokoto Airport. The state chapter of the All Progressives Congress dismissed the allegation.
Similarly, the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was attacked in Calabar, Cross River State, on November 4, with the police arresting a suspect in connection with the incident.
On Thursday, November 12, suspected thugs invaded the venue of an NDC town hall meeting in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, disrupting the gathering and attacking supporters.
Against the backdrop of these incidents, Tinubu reiterated the need for political campaigns to focus on issues and ideas that advance public welfare and national development rather than violence.
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