CORN West Africa Calls for Action Against Electoral Violence

The Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN West Africa) has called for urgent action from political parties, security agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to prevent electoral violence ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. This call followed a policy webinar held on October 28, 2026, themed “Beyond the Peace Accord: Towards a Peace Agenda for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections.” Participants stressed that merely signing peace agreements is insufficient to prevent political intimidation and violence.

With presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027, and governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on February 6, 2027, immediate interventions are necessary. Professor Babayo Sule advocated for a National Electoral Compact to enhance early warning systems and civic awareness.

Dengiyefa Angalapu from the Centre for Democracy and Development urged systematic documentation of electoral violence and consistent enforcement of laws, highlighting the need to address online attacks against women candidates.