…areas of the state capital. Sources said the violence had raised concerns over the peace accord previously reached among some cult groups in the state. One of the sources alleged that a youth was killed and beheaded during an attack in Agudama, while another person was reportedly shot in the buttocks and rescued by a n…

…had done its best to promote peaceful elections, including organising the signing of a peace accord by political actors committing themselves to responsible conduct.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He, however, expressed concern that some political actors had violated such commitments, saying he rem…

Nigeria’s struggle with electoral violence has continued despite repeated peace accords signed by political parties and candidates, with no fewer than 870 people reportedly killed in election-related violence since the National Peace Committee began its intervention in 2015. The figure has renewed concerns over the eff…

…to peace in the 2027 election. In this interview, he spoke extensively about the peace accord, its importance and the implications of Tinubu’s absence, among other issues. Last week, you signed the peace accord. What exactly did you commit to? Basically, what I committed to is what the law says, which is that elections…

…and inflammatory rhetoric. The organisation also linked the development to the recent peace accord signed by political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. It said the commitments contained in the accord should be reflected not only in the signatures of political actors but also in the conduct and public…

…the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku’s absence from the Peace Accord signing. The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, had organised a Peace Accord signing for political parties and their candidates in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Faulting their absence, Agada said only the NDC’s pr…

…power must remain subordinate to the survival of the republic. That is why the National Peace Accord signed in Abuja on August 18, 2026, deserves to be welcomed. It commits political actors to peaceful, credible, free, and fair elections, rejects violence and hate speech, and calls for impartial electoral institutions…

…Ewepu As the campaigns for the 2027 general elections begin following the signing of the Peace Accord last week by presidential candidates, there are fears over the likelihood of the exercise snowballing into brinkmanship. Specifically, there are concerns that the contest could descend into an increasingly bitter and d…

…party leaders at the National Peace Committee’s signing of the inaugural National Peace Accord, which focused on issue-based campaigning. While welcoming the Canadian delegation, the INEC Chairman said the visit reinforced the longstanding bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Canada, founded on democratic princip…

…(ADC) said its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, deliberately skipped the National Peace Accord signing ceremonyADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited the Osun governorship election violence as a key reason for the party's boycottAbdullahi accused the National Peace Committee of failing to ho…

…Sowore, has criticised President Tinubu's absence from the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Presidential candidates, including Sowore, Peter Obi, Donald Duke and others, attended the peace accord signing ceremony which was held in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18. In a chat with Chan…

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan signed the First National Peace Accord on Issue-Based Campaigns in Abuja on TuesdayAmupitan pledged the commission would act as an impartial umpire, managing over 1.4 million ad hoc staff across 176,000 polling unitsThe INEC boss issued a strong warning against misinformation, identit…

…presidential and National Assembly candidates on Tuesday signed the First National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns for the 2027 general elections. The parties and the candidates pledged to shun violence, hate speech, personal attacks, misinformation and other forms of conduct capable of undermining the electoral…

…to canvas support for the re-election of the president. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu signs peace accord, warns against AI-driven misinformation The movement is hitting the ground running despite the ruling All Progressives Congress APC indicating that it is still finalizing its structures and comprehensive nationwide campai…

…to August 31 following appeals from political leaders expected to participate in a peace accord facilitated by the National Peace Committee. According to Lukman, the postponement also provided the G100 with additional time to expand its consultations and involve more political actors and Nigerians. “Many Nigerians have…

…and national chairmen of major political parties on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections in Abuja. The accord was signed on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, alongside the All Progressives Congress National C…

…Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday dismissed the National Peace Accord to be signed by presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general election as a mere ritual. He cited the deaths of 50 people in Osun State’s August 15 governorship election as proof that similar pacts have failed to prevent…

…2027 general elections. Obi spoke on Tuesday on arrival at the signing of the National Peace Accord organised by […] The post Peace accord: Nobody should die for election, Peter Obi tells politicians appeared first on Tribune Online.

…calm and pursue any grievances through lawful and judicial channels, in line with the Peace Accord signed on July 30, 2026. The EU-SDGN EOH described the Osun governorship election as “a critical test of the new electoral legal framework and a bellwether for the 2027 General Election." EU observers flag delayed voting,…

…candidates to pursue grievances through lawful and judicial channels in line with the Peace Accord signed on 30 July, and called for calm as the process moves toward conclusion.

…from coming out to vote and urged citizens to disregard misinformation.He noted that the peace accord signed by all governorship candidates in Osogbo on Thursday was to ensure that “the decision on who becomes the governor of this state will not be decided by the barrel of a gun. It will be decided by the will of the p…

…commended Abubakar’s role as Chairman of the National Peace Committee, describing its Peace Accord initiative as “a moralising influence on Nigeria’s political ecosystem.” According to INEC, Amupitan said the initiative had provided political actors with a platform to commit to non-violence, thereby strengthening “the…

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…that Alade was among the governorship candidates who participated in and signed the INEC peace accord ahead of the election, insisting that he remains a valid contender. It urged the electorate and the general public to disregard statements attributed to individuals claiming that the SDP had withdrawn from the contest.…