?In a statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned recent incidents of political violence across Nigeria and directed security agencies to decisively confront thuggery ahead of the 2027 general elections.

?According to the President, he has been following reports of violence accompanying political events in various parts of the country and stressed that such actions have no place in Nigeria's democratic process.

He maintained that political campaigns should instead center on issue-based debates and ideas aimed at promoting the welfare of citizens and national development.

?President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to delivering a peaceful, free, and fair election, urging political leaders and their supporters across all party lines to conduct themselves responsibly.

He noted that belonging to different political parties or pursuing competing ambitions does not make citizens enemies, describing Nigerians as members of the same household living in different rooms.

?Reiterating an earlier directive to security forces, the President ordered personnel to remain strict and firm against anyone attempting to disrupt public order.

He stated that all political parties and candidates must be protected and allowed to campaign freely anywhere in the country without fear or molestation, adding that security agencies are authorized to confront anti-democratic and anti-social activities with full force.