By Peter Omopo
President has called on voters, security agencies and electoral officials to maintain peace and order during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states.
The (INEC) is set to conduct area council elections across the six councils of the FCT, alongside bye-elections in Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies in Rivers State, and in Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies in Kano State.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu urged eligible voters to turn out en masse and exercise their civic rights without fear.
He emphasised that democracy thrives in an atmosphere of calm, tolerance and mutual respect, appealing to political parties, candidates and their supporters to avoid violence, inflammatory rhetoric and any actions capable of undermining the credibility of the electoral process.
The President cautioned against intimidation, high-handedness and acts that could disenfranchise voters or erode public trust, stressing that security personnel have been deployed strictly to safeguard lives, property and the sanctity of the ballot.
Tinubu also called on INEC to ensure timely accreditation of voters, smooth conduct of voting, accurate collation and prompt transmission of results in line with the Electoral Act 2026.
“Fellow Nigerians, I assure you that the Federal Government under my administration will continue to support institutions responsible for delivering free, fair and credible elections,” the statement quoted the President as saying.
He expressed confidence that the polls would reflect the will of the people and further strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process.
