President Bola Tinubu has warned politicians and their supporters against violence and other irresponsible conduct as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu said his administration would not tolerate violence during political campaigns, urging presidential hopefuls, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, as well as other political leaders, to promote peaceful political engagement.
The President made the appeal in a statement issued by the State House on Friday, November 13, 2026, following reports of violence at political events in different parts of the country.
He condemned all forms of political violence, insisting that campaigns should focus on issues and ideas capable of improving the welfare of Nigerians and promoting national development.
Tinubu also committed to ensuring peaceful, free and fair elections in 2027, urging politicians and their supporters across party lines to conduct themselves responsibly.
He said belonging to different political parties or pursuing different political ambitions should not make Nigerians enemies.
"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," he said.
The President reiterated his directive to security agencies to be firm against individuals involved in activities capable of disrupting public order.
He stressed that all political parties and candidates must be allowed to campaign freely across the country without intimidation or threats to their safety.
"We shall not tolerate any irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters," Tinubu warned.
He authorised security agencies to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force, adding that his administration remained committed to an orderly and peaceful electoral process.
We won't tolerate any irresponsible conduct - Tinubu sends message to Atiku, Peter Obi, others