Atiku and Makinde miss peace accord signing for 2027 elections
Three to four sentences introducing the article. Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde were notably absent as presidential candidates and parties signed the First National Peace Accord in Abuja. The event, organised by the National Peace Committee and The Kukah Centre, aimed to promote issue-based campaigns and discourage violence or hate speech ahead of the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu was represented by Senator George Akume, while other key political figures and party leaders attended the ceremony. The accord seeks to ensure peaceful, transparent, and credible elections.
Key takeaways
- Presidential and National Assembly candidates signed the First National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns for the 2027 general elections.
- Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde were absent from the ceremony, despite being presidential candidates for their respective parties.
- President Bola Tinubu was represented by Senator George Akume at the event, and the National Peace Committee was represented by General Martin Luther Agwai.
- The accord urges political actors to shun violence, hate speech, misinformation, and the exploitation of ethnic or religious sentiments.
- INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan emphasized the importance of ethical campaigning and warned against premature declarations and the spread of unverified information.
