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VIDEO: Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, others sign 2027 peace accord

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  • Nigerian political parties and presidential candidates signed a peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • The accord, facilitated by the National Peace Committee, aims to promote democratic stability and reduce political tensions.
  • Some signatories, like Omoyele Sowore, expressed skepticism, calling the accord a

Political leaders and party chairmen in Nigeria gathered in Abuja to sign the first National Peace Accord for the 2027 general elections. The agreement, organized by the National Peace Committee, seeks to foster democratic stability and curb political tensions. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, signed on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, while presidential candidates Peter Obi and Omoyele Sowore were present in person.

this great nation must move forward in peace and harmony

— MCDescribing the significance of the peace accord signing ceremony.

An event MC emphasized the accord's significance, describing it as a substantive commitment to national peace and harmony, not just a symbolic gesture. The National Peace Committee, chaired by former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has a history of facilitating similar accords to promote peaceful elections.

not a mere ceremony

— MCEmphasizing the substantive commitment represented by the peace accord.

However, the accord faced immediate skepticism from some participants. Omoyele Sowore dismissed it as a "ritual," citing past instances where signatories allegedly engaged in violence after signing peace agreements. He pointed to the Osun State governorship election, where he claimed 50 people died after an accord was signed, and called for a "Justice Accord" with sanctions for violations.

putting ink on paper

— MCDescribing the symbolic aspect of the peace accord signing.

Peter Obi also advocated for peaceful, issue-based campaigns, echoing concerns about the accord's enforceability. The ceremony underscored the ongoing tension between the desire for electoral peace and the reality of political violence in Nigeria.

I don’t have faith in it. I’m bringing faith to the system. Those are two different things

— Omoyele SoworeExpressing skepticism about the effectiveness of the peace accord.
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