2027: Condemn electoral violence, NRM urges Tinubu

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has urged President Bola Tinubu to publicly condemn the increasing instances of electoral violence in the country. NRM National Chairman, Chinedu Obi, emphasized that political ambition should not come at the cost of Nigerians' lives. Obi highlighted the significant influence of the President's statements, stating that they act like policy statements and can shape the behavior of political actors and their supporters.

He emphasized that the President's words should clearly communicate that politics is not about violence, urging political leaders to focus on addressing Nigeria's economic and security challenges through peaceful means. Obi also called for a level playing field in the electoral process, urging authorities to prevent smaller parties from facing restrictions on their public messaging.