President Tinubu Calls for CSO Engagement in 2027 Elections

At the 2026 Nigeria First National Civil Society Organisations Summit held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, President Tinubu tasked civil society organizations (CSOs) with ensuring credible elections in 2027. Represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu pledged to protect CSOs and encouraged them to engage in voter education, election monitoring, and advocacy for reforms.

He directed the establishment of a Quarterly Government-Civil Society Policy Dialogue Forum to integrate grassroots perspectives into government policy. The President announced plans to enhance CSO participation in public finance transparency and humanitarian monitoring, while collaborating with the United Nations and other partners to provide technical and financial support.

He noted the government's commitment to freedom of expression and urged CSOs to develop a code of conduct for ethical standards. Tinubu described civil society as vital partners in national development and reaffirmed his administration's focus on rebuilding public trust and ensuring economic growth benefits all citizens.