President Bola Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies, and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to act responsibly during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers, and Kano states.
The president made the appeal in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja.
The elections will include area council polls in the FCT and by-elections in Rivers and Kano. The affected constituencies are Ahoada East II and Khana II in Rivers, and Kano Municipal and Ungogo in Kano State.
Tinubu urged eligible voters to turn out peacefully and exercise their civic rights without fear, emphasizing that “the democratic process thrives best in an atmosphere of calm, tolerance and mutual respect.”
The president also appealed to political parties, candidates, and supporters to avoid violence and inflammatory actions. He warned security agencies against high-handedness, intimidation, or any conduct that could undermine public trust. Tinubu stressed that security personnel must protect lives, property, and the integrity of the ballot.
He further called on INEC to ensure timely accreditation, smooth voting, accurate collation, and prompt transmission of results in accordance with the 2026 Electoral Act.
“I assure you that the Federal Government will continue to support institutions responsible for delivering free, fair, and credible elections,” Tinubu said.
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