President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has cautioned political parties, candidates and supporters against violence, intimidation and divisive rhetoric as campaigns for the 2027 general elections begin across the country.
Akpabio issued the warning on Tuesday while delivering his welcome address at the resumption of Senate plenary following a two-month legislative recess.
The Senate President stressed that no political office was worth the loss of human life and urged politicians to conduct their campaigns responsibly.
“Let the contest be vigorous; let it be open; and let every participant remember the country that must live together when the contest is over,” he said.
He called on political actors to avoid exploiting ethnic, religious or regional differences for electoral gains, noting that national unity must remain paramount despite political competition.
“We can contend without setting community against community, faith against faith or one part of our Republic against another,” Akpabio stated.
He further urged political candidates to focus on presenting their ideas and programmes to Nigerians rather than engaging in actions capable of deepening divisions.
According to him, electoral campaigns should be based on issues and policies, while citizens must be allowed to make their choices freely without fear or intimidation.
“No electoral prize is worth a Nigerian life. No victory deserves celebration if it leaves the nation wounded,” he added.
