Senate Leader Bamidele Urges Peaceful Campaigns for 2027

Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader and Chairman of the South-West Caucus in the National Assembly, issued a warning to politicians regarding the use of hate speech and inflammatory rhetoric as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, coinciding with Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, Bamidele emphasized the importance of conducting peaceful campaigns in line with the Electoral Act, 2026, and the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

He acknowledged the right of political actors to express their political rights but stressed that these rights must be exercised legally. Bamidele cautioned that political freedom does not permit actions that could incite unrest or violence.

He urged political parties and candidates to prioritize national unity and democratic stability over personal ambitions, reminding them that Nigeria's collective heritage is more significant than any individual political aspiration.