President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to deal decisively with political thugs and anyone threatening public peace ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement personally signed, Tinubu condemned recent violence at political events, authorising security agencies to confront thuggery and anti-democratic activities with full force, irrespective of political affiliation.

He urged political parties and their supporters to embrace peaceful campaigns, respect opposing views and focus on issues that promote national development, insisting that all candidates must be free to campaign across the country without intimidation.