Tinubu Orders Security Agencies To Confront Political Thugs With Full Force

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to confront political thuggery and other anti-democratic activities with full force ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The President, who condemned the recent violence accompanying political events in different parts of the country, warned politicians and their supporters against acts capable of undermining public order and peaceful electoral campaigns.

Tinubu gave the directive in a statement on Friday in which he reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring peaceful, free and fair elections.

He said security agencies had been authorised to deal firmly with individuals seeking to disrupt public order through violence and other unlawful activities.

“I want to reiterate my previous directive to the security agencies: be strict and firm against anyone who seeks to test our resolve and will to preserve public order,” the President said.

He added: “Security agencies are therefore authorised to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force.”

The President said violence should have no place in political campaigns as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, stressing that political parties should focus on issues and ideas that promote the welfare of Nigerians and national development.

“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 stated.

Tinubu urged political leaders and their supporters across party lines to conduct themselves responsibly, noting that political differences and competing ambitions should not turn Nigerians against one another.

He said being members of different political parties did not make Nigerians enemies, describing the country as one household whose members occupy different rooms.

“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 also assured political parties and candidates of protection, insisting that they must be allowed to campaign freely in every part of the country without harassment or fear for their safety.

“Our administration is committed to an orderly and peaceful election, and all political parties and candidates should be protected and free to campaign anywhere in the country without molestation or fear for their safety,” he said.

Tinubu further warned that his administration would not tolerate irresponsible conduct by politicians and their supporters, urging all stakeholders to ensure that political activities remain peaceful as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.