The Nasarawa Government has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against hate speech, violence and other acts capable of undermining peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dr Nawani Aboki, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, gave the warning at a press briefing on Monday in Lafia while stating the government’s position on ongoing political activities in the state.
Aboki said that the administration of Gov. Abdullahi Sule was committed to sustaining the peace, unity and harmonious coexistence enjoyed by residents of the state.
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He stressed that political differences must not be allowed to undermine the unity and peaceful coexistence which the state had worked hard to sustain.
“Our political differences must not be allowed to undermine the unity and peaceful coexistence which we have worked very hard to sustain,” he said.
The commissioner cautioned political parties, candidates and their supporters against hate speech, inflammatory statements, character assassination, intimidation and destruction of campaign materials.
He emphasised that campaigns must be issue-based and conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.
Aboki also warned youths against allowing themselves to be used to perpetrate violence or disrupt public order, stressing that the state’s peace and development should take precedence over individual political ambitions.
He said the government would not tolerate any attempt by individuals or groups to disrupt law and order on account of political differences.
The commissioner urged residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate actively in the electoral process in 2027.
He said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had recorded achievements in infrastructure development, security, employment generation and the empowerment of youths and women, which, according to him, deserved the support of the electorate.
Aboki urged Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, while calling on the people of Nasarawa to elect Sen. Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as governor, Sule as senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District and other APC candidates.
The commissioner also congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 female national football team, the Flamingos, on their historic achievement of winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
He wished the players greater success in their football careers.
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