President demands peaceful campaigns, pledges protection for candidates across party lines
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned politicians and their supporters against violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, directing security agencies to act firmly against political thuggery and threats to public order.
In a personally signed statement dated November 13, 2026, the President condemned violence accompanying political events across the country and called for campaigns centred on public welfare and national development.
“We shall not tolerate any irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters,” Tinubu declared.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to peaceful, free and fair elections. He stressed that every political party and candidate must be protected and permitted to campaign throughout Nigeria without intimidation or fear for personal safety.
Tinubu emphasised that competing political ambitions should not turn Nigerians into enemies, describing citizens as belonging to one national household despite their differences.
His warning applied across party lines, alongside a renewed directive to security agencies to confront thuggery and other activities threatening democratic participation.
The latest intervention reinforces commitments the President made at the August 18 presidential peace accord signing. On that occasion, he pledged the APC’s adherence to peaceful campaigning and rejected hate speech, misinformation and incitement.
He also urged political actors to avoid exploiting ethnic and religious divisions, instead competing through policies capable of expanding opportunities and improving Nigerians’ lives.
NATIONAL PATRIOTS POSITION
The National Patriots welcomes President Tinubu’s firm rejection of political violence and his assurance of protection for every candidate. Leadership demands restraint, respect for opponents and responsibility for supporters’ conduct. Security agencies must enforce the law impartially, investigate attacks and pursue those responsible. Nigeria’s democracy must be strengthened through ideas, credible elections and peaceful participation, never intimidation or organised thuggery.
Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser, MFR
President, National Patriots
Member, APC-PCC Strategic Communications Team 2027
