Nigerian Senate demands arrests over political violence
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Nigeria’s Senate has condemned violence, attacks and disruption targeting political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. It is calling on security forces to arrest those responsible and urging parties, candidates and activists to avoid inflammatory rhetoric, according to Vanguard.
Nigeria’s Senate has called on security forces to arrest those responsible for violence, intimidation, assaults and destruction of property linked to political rallies ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, Vanguard reports. The upper chamber called for anyone found guilty to be prosecuted to deter further acts of violence.
The Senate also called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and cooperate with security forces to preserve public peace. Yemi Adaramodu, chairman of the Senate committee responsible for media and public affairs, told Vanguard that the Senate supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for peace and national harmony.
