2027: Dickson urges Tinubu, security agencies to douse political tension
Senator Seriake Dickson has urged President Tinubu and security agencies to de-escalate political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-dickson-urges-tinubu-security-agencies-to-douse-political-tension/
Sen. Seriake Dickson, head of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has urged President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to help reduce political tensions and ensure a peaceful atmosphere for campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson also warned against intimidation and violence by political parties as they gear up for the elections.
The call came after a visit from the leadership of Leadership Newspaper, which honored Dickson as Politician of the Year 2026. Dickson emphasized the importance of Nigerians freely expressing their political choices without fear of violence or intimidation, and urged Tinubu to lead efforts to de-escalate tensions and provide a secure environment for campaigning across the country.
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