By Our Reporter
Abuja (Precise Post) — President Bola Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies, and electoral officials to ensure a peaceful and orderly conduct of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano, and Rivers states.
The President’s appeal comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to conduct area council elections across the six councils of the FCT, alongside bye-elections in Ahoada East II and Khana II State constituencies in Rivers State, and Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies in Kano State.
In a statement issued on Friday signed and released on the X handle of the Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu urged eligible voters to turn out en masse and exercise their civic rights without fear, stressing that democracy flourishes best in an atmosphere of calm, tolerance, and mutual respect.
He also appealed to political parties, candidates, and their supporters to reject violence and inflammatory rhetoric capable of undermining the credibility of the electoral process.
The President cautioned security agencies against high-handedness or any form of intimidation that could disenfranchise voters, reminding personnel that their role is to safeguard lives, property, and the integrity of the ballot.
Tinubu further charged INEC to boost public confidence by ensuring timely accreditation of voters, seamless voting procedures, accurate collation of results, and prompt transmission in line with the 2026 Electoral Act.
“I assure Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to support institutions responsible for delivering free, fair, and credible elections,” the President said.
Precise Posr recalls that commending residents of the FCT, Kano, and Rivers for their civic engagement, Tinubu expressed confidence that the elections would reflect the will of the people and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic journey.
