President Bola Tinubu has warned politicians against inciting violence and engaging in irresponsible conduct capable of destabilising the country, ordering security agencies to take firm action against politicians and supporters who disrupt public order ahead of the 2027 elections.
Condemning the recent wave of political violence across several states, the President said his administration will not tolerate any act of violence or reckless behaviour by political actors, stressing that all politicians must play by the rules and prioritise peace and national stability.
In a statement issued Friday, Tinubu said violence had accompanied political events in Bauchi, Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Edo and, most recently, Lagos State.
He said every form of political violence was unacceptable and had no place in the country’s democratic process.
“Violence should never have a place in our political campaigns as we move toward the 2027 general elections,” the president said.
Tinubu urged political leaders and supporters across party lines to conduct campaigns responsibly, saying elections should center on policy debates and ideas that improve citizens’ welfare and advance national development.
“Being in different political parties or pursuing different ambitions does not make us enemies,” he said.
“As Nigerians, we are members of the same household living in different rooms”, he added.
The President committed his administration to a peaceful, free and fair election, adding that all parties and candidates should be able to campaign anywhere in the country without intimidation or fear for their safety.
Tinubu reiterated earlier instructions to security agencies to act decisively against anyone seeking to undermine public order.
He said the government would not tolerate irresponsible conduct by politicians or their supporters.
“Security agencies are therefore authorised to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force,” he said.
The statement comes as political competition intensifies ahead of the 2027 elections, with incidents of violence reported across multiple states and raising concerns about the security environment for campaigns.
