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2027: Don’t Worry About Purveyors Of Violence, There Will Be Peaceful Elections, Tinubu Tells Voters

2027: Don’t Worry About Purveyors Of Violence, There Will Be Peaceful Elections, Tinubu Tells Voters

Amid growing concerns over electoral violence in some parts of the country, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian that the 2027 general elections will be peaceful. Tinubu, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), gave the assurance while speaking at the North-Central presidential campaign rally in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday, urging the electorate to exercise their right by voting with their permanent voter card.

Amid growing concerns over electoral violence in some parts of the country, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian that the 2027 general elections will be peaceful. Tinubu, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), gave the assurance while speaking at the North-Central presidential campaign rally in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday, urging the electorate to exercise their right by voting with their permanent voter card.

“That’s your weapon to prosperity; that’s your roadmap. Use it effectively well. Use it to vote APC,” he said. “Don’t worry about vagabonds. Don’t worry about purveyors of violence. We will take care of you. There will be peaceful elections. Go out and vote; vote for the candidates of the APC.” More to follow…

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