President Bola Tinubu has condemned violence at political gatherings across the country, urging political leaders and their supporters to focus their campaigns on issues that promote public welfare and national development ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu, in a statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, said violence should have no place in the nation’s political campaigns, stressing that elections should be contests of ideas rather than hostility.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring peaceful, free and fair elections, while calling on politicians and their supporters across party lines to conduct themselves responsibly.
He noted that belonging to different political parties or pursuing different political ambitions should not make Nigerians enemies, describing the country as one household whose members occupy different rooms.
Tinubu also reiterated his directive to security agencies to remain firm against individuals seeking to disrupt public order.
He assured that his administration would ensure an orderly and peaceful electoral process, adding that all political parties and candidates must be allowed to campaign freely across the country without intimidation or threats to their safety.
The President warned that his administration would not tolerate irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters.
He consequently authorised security agencies to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force.
