Tinubu promises free and credible elections in 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on ThisDay
Nigerian Information Minister Mohammed Idris says Bola Tinubu’s government wants to guarantee free, fair and credible general elections in 2027. The government also says it wants to support the independent electoral commission while strengthening security before the vote, according to a statement by Mohammed Idris to TRT World.
Nigerian Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris said President Bola Tinubu’s government was determined to hold free, fair and credible general elections in 2027. He pledged to support the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) while respecting its constitutional independence, during an interview with TRT World on the sidelines of the TRT World Forum 2026 in Istanbul, according to ThisDay.
Idris said the government was strengthening the capabilities of the armed forces by recruiting additional military personnel and acquiring equipment to address security problems that could affect the elections. He also reaffirmed his support for political and media freedoms.
The minister called on Nigerians, political actors and the media to verify information before disseminating it, warning against false information and unverified content that could increase political tensions and reduce confidence in the electoral process. On artificial intelligence, he acknowledged its potential to improve public communication.
