2027: Yobe gov, IPCR urge dialogue, inclusion to ensure peaceful polls

The Yobe State Governor, Mai Buni, and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) have called for sustained investment in peacebuilding, dialogue, justice, and inclusion ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. The call was made during the 2026 International Day of Peace Commemoration in Abuja, where stakeholders emphasized the need for continuous efforts beyond election periods to ensure peaceful democratic participation.

Yobe State has been actively strengthening its peace architecture, investing in early warning and response mechanisms, responsible use of technology, conflict management, peacebuilding capacity, peace education, and dialogue across communities. The governor highlighted the state's commitment to peace promotion, conflict management, and peacebuilding, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

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