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The National Peace Committee revealed that monitoring reports spanning August 19 to October 27 documented 109 breaches of the National Peace Accord across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Political violence and thuggery led the violations with 33 incidents, closely followed by 29 cases of misinformation and disinformation.
The committee identified Kaduna, Edo, and Enugu as key election flashpoints due to recurring armed disruptions, while urging security agencies to provide equal protection for all lawful campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In response to the mounting security concerns, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan urged members of the 2027 Election Petition Tribunals to prioritise substantive justice over technicalities.
Meanwhile, INEC leadership cautioned political actors and media practitioners against promoting dangerous rhetoric such as the “rig and die” slogan, emphasising that vulnerable ad hoc polling staff face severe risks during campaign cycles.
Concurrently, the African Democratic Congress criticised the commission for alleged double standards regarding inflammatory statements, demanding consistent regulatory oversight across all political parties.
