2027: Political Leaders Must Reject Violence, Hate Speech – CSOs

Ahead of next Saturday’s Osun state governorship and 2027 general election, a civil society organisation, the Polling Unit Ambassadors of Nigeria (PUAN), has urged political leaders to de-escalate political tensions, reject violence and hate speech and promote peaceful participation ahead of future elections.
The Ambassador-General of the group, Captain Dabas Suleiman, made during the official unveiling of the PUAN platform in Abuja.
He said political parties and their supporters must respect democratic rules and promote peace.
“To political leaders, we call on you to de-escalate tensions, reject violence and hate speech,” he said.
Suleiman said democracy should not be left in the h...