Tinubu Orders Security Crackdown On Political Thuggery

President Bola Tinubu on Friday warned politicians and their supporters against engaging in political thuggery and violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that his administration would not tolerate any irresponsible conduct capable of undermining public order.

The president also directed security agencies to confront thuggery and other anti-social and anti-democratic activities with full force.

Tinubu gave the warning in a statement issued on Friday following reports of violence accompanying political events in different parts of the country.

He condemned all forms of violence, saying political campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections 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 said.

The president urged political leaders and their supporters across party lines to conduct themselves responsibly, stressing that political differences and competing ambitions should not turn Nigerians into enemies.

He described Nigerians as members of the same household living in different rooms, adding that politics should be used to improve human conditions and advance national development.

“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,” Tinubu stated.

Reiterating his directive to security agencies, the president said they must be strict and firm against anyone seeking to undermine public order.

“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,” he said.

Tinubu also assured political parties and candidates of protection, saying they must be allowed to campaign anywhere in the country without molestation 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 added.

The president further authorised security agencies to confront political thuggery and other anti-democratic activities with full force, warning that his administration would not tolerate irresponsible behaviour by politicians and their supporters. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a peaceful, free and fair election in 2027.