Tinubu Calls for Peaceful Engagement in 2027 Elections

On October 24, 2026, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians at the 41st convocation of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, calling for peaceful participation in the upcoming 2027 general elections. He specifically urged the youth to avoid political thuggery, intimidation, hate speech, and the dissemination of fake news, advocating for elections to be contests of ideas rather than violence.

Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, encouraged graduates to view their certificates as tools for problem-solving and innovation. He highlighted the role of universities in national development and commended the University of Ilorin for its academic excellence and research achievements.

Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to a free and fair electoral process and emphasized the importance of education as a strategic investment, mentioning the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in April 2024, which had disbursed over ₦322 billion to more than 1.6 million students by August 2026.