Nigerian presidential candidate urges credible polls, signs peace accord

Action Alliance presidential candidate Adekunle Omo-Aje has called on political parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies to uphold the integrity of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. Omo-Aje made these remarks after signing the National Peace Accord in Abuja, an agreement aimed at promoting peaceful and issue-focused campaigns.

Omo-Aje urged all signatories to adhere strictly to the accord's terms, emphasizing campaigns devoid of thuggery, hate speech, and ethnic or religious incitement. He specifically called on INEC to resist external pressures and ensure that every vote counts, providing a level playing field for all political contenders, regardless of their party's size.

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INEC must resist pressure and ensure that the votes of Nigerians count. The Commission should provide a level playing field for all parties, big or small.

Furthermore, the presidential candidate implored security agencies to maintain professionalism and impartiality throughout the electoral process. "Our security agencies must protect lives and property before, during, and after the elections," he stated. "They must not be used to intimidate voters or favour any political party. Professionalism is key to credible elections."

Omo-Aje believes that Nigeria's democracy can only deepen when state institutions operate independently and political actors prioritize citizens' welfare over the pursuit of power. He encouraged the political class to focus campaign discourse on issues affecting Nigerians, rather than resorting to inflammatory rhetoric that could divide the nation. The peace accord, organized by the National Peace Committee and The Kukah Centre, commits political actors to peaceful conduct ahead of the elections, aiming to prevent electoral disagreements from escalating into violence.

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Our security agencies must protect lives and property before, during, and after the elections. They must not be used to intimidate voters or favour any political party. Professionalism is key to credible elections.