Tinubu signs 2027 Peace Accord

President Bola Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, signed the 2027 General Elections Peace Accord in Abuja on August 18, 2026. The accord, convened by the National Peace Committee, commits political parties and candidates to peaceful, transparent, and issue-based campaigns. Tinubu warned against exploiting ethnic and religious sentiments, violence, hate speech, and misinformation, including AI-generated content. He reaffirmed the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress's commitment to the accord and highlighted improvements in Nigeria's electoral process, citing INEC's use of technology such as Permanent Voter Cards and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. He referenced recent off-cycle elections in Anambra, Ekiti, and Osun as evidence of progress. The President urged all political actors to prioritize national unity and avoid treating elections as a do-or-die affair.