Bamidele Urges Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections

On Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, Senator 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 inflammatory rhetoric that could jeopardize national peace ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released in Abuja, Bamidele urged political parties and candidates to conduct their campaigns in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2026, and the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

He acknowledged the right of political actors to exercise their political rights but stressed that such rights must be exercised legally, warning against hate speech and actions that could incite unrest. Bamidele stated, “No ambition is worth setting the nation ablaze,” and called for campaigns to align with the aspirations of Nigeria's founding fathers.

He also highlighted concerns over intimidation and political thuggery as parties prepare for the elections, urging a focus on national unity and the protection of democratic institutions.