Tinubu Urges Orderly Conduct as FCT, Kano, Rivers Hold Elections
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for orderliness and restraint by security agencies as voters in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano and Rivers states head to the polls on Saturday.
In a State House press release issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President urged voters, security personnel and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct themselves responsibly to ensure credible elections.
INEC is set to conduct elections in the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory and bye-elections in Ahoada East II and Khana II State constituencies of Rivers State, as well as in Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies in Kano State.
Tinubu encouraged all eligible voters to come out and vote without fear, stressing that democracy thrives in an atmosphere of calm, tolerance and mutual respect.
He appealed to political parties, candidates and their supporters to avoid violence, inflammatory rhetoric and actions capable of undermining the credibility of the electoral process.
The President also cautioned security agencies against high-handedness, intimidation or any conduct that could disenfranchise voters or erode public trust.
He emphasised that security personnel are deployed to protect lives and property, as well as safeguard the integrity of the ballot.
Tinubu further urged INEC to take necessary steps to strengthen voters’ confidence by ensuring timely accreditation, seamless voting, accurate collation and prompt transmission of results in line with the 2026 Electoral Act.
He assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to support institutions responsible for delivering free, fair and credible elections.
Commending residents of the FCT, Kano and Rivers for their civic engagement, the President expressed confidence that the polls would reflect the will of the people and deepen Nigeria’s democratic journey.
