Bauchi Police Urge Political Parties to Avoid Hate Speech

The Bauchi State Police Command has issued a warning to political parties against the use of abusive language, hate speech, and political violence as the 2027 general elections approach. This warning was communicated by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, in a statement made available to Punch.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Abdulmajid Isah, emphasized the importance of issue-based campaigns during a meeting with 12 representatives from 10 registered political parties at the police headquarters in Bauchi. The commissioner urged party leaders to focus on promoting their policies rather than attacking opponents and warned against blocking roads, disrupting rallies, and using dangerous weapons.

The police will monitor online activities through its Cybercrime Unit, holding parties accountable for their agents' actions. The statement also referenced relevant provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the Cybercrimes Act, which impose sanctions for various electoral offenses.