2027: Violence threatens the polls as ‘Tinubu Must Come’ and ‘Tinubu Must Go’ supporters clash

As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approach, parties are reporting attacks on political meetings, rallies and offices in several states. In Lagos, suspected hoodlums invaded the Labour Party secretariat in Idimu, while violence was also reported in Enugu, Kogi, Rivers and Cross River. In Yola, supporters of the “Tinubu Must Come” campaign clashed with members of the “Tinubu Must Go” movement. INEC has activated an early-warning mechanism as political and civil society figures warn that threats could endanger people and undermine confidence in the elections.