President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for orderly conduct and professionalism as voters head to the polls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and parts of Kano and Rivers states on Saturday.
In a State House press release signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President urged voters, security agencies and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
INEC is scheduled to conduct elections in the six area councils of the FCT, as well as bye-elections in Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies in Rivers State, and in Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies in Kano State.
President Tinubu encouraged all eligible voters to participate in the polls without fear, stressing that democracy flourishes in an atmosphere of calm, tolerance and mutual respect.
He appealed to political parties, candidates and their supporters to refrain from violence, inflammatory rhetoric and any conduct capable of undermining the integrity of the electoral process.
The President also cautioned security agencies against high-handedness, intimidation or any actions that could disenfranchise voters or erode public trust. He emphasised that security personnel are deployed solely to safeguard lives and property and to protect the sanctity of the ballot.
Addressing INEC, the President urged the Commission to take all necessary steps to strengthen public confidence by ensuring timely accreditation of voters, seamless voting procedures, accurate collation and prompt transmission of results in accordance with the 2026 Electoral Act.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting institutions tasked with delivering free, fair and credible elections.
Commending residents of the FCT, Kano and Rivers for their civic engagement, President Tinubu expressed confidence that the polls would reflect the will of the people and further consolidate Nigeria’s democratic journey.
