2027 Elections: Nasarawa Govt Assures of Peaceful Polls, Warns Against Political Violence
...Aboki urges residents to collect PVCs, calls for peaceful campaigns and orderly political participation
By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku
The Nasarawa State Government has assured residents that the 2027 general elections will be conducted in a peaceful atmosphere, warning individuals and groups against actions capable of disrupting public peace before, during and after the polls.
The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Ezekiel Aboki, gave the assurance while addressing journalists, stressing the need for political stakeholders, supporters and residents to embrace peaceful participation throughout the electoral process.
Aboki called on eligible voters across the state to ensure that they collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the elections, noting that the cards remain essential for exercising their constitutional right to vote and determine who governs them.
He urged residents who had registered to locate and collect their voter cards without waiting until the last minute, while encouraging those yet to register to take advantage of the available online registration process.
The Commissioner emphasised that peaceful campaigns are necessary for credible elections, adding that political activities should be conducted in an orderly manner without intimidation, violence or provocation.
According to him, violence cannot produce a better society or guarantee successful elections, hence the need for all political actors and their supporters to demonstrate maturity and respect for the democratic process.
He further warned that individuals or groups who deliberately engage in activities capable of undermining peace in Nasarawa State would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Aboki called on residents to support the state government and security agencies in maintaining public safety, particularly during the electioneering period, assuring that voters would be allowed to exercise their franchise freely and without intimidation.
He reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring a free, fair and peaceful electoral environment, urging all stakeholders to place the collective interest of the state above partisan considerations.
ON NIGERIA'S UNDER-17 WOMEN'S FOOTBALL ACHIEVEMENT
Meanwhile, the Commissioner congratulated Nigeria's Under-17 women's football team on its remarkable achievement at the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, describing the accomplishment as a source of renewed hope and national pride.
He said the achievement had demonstrated that Nigeria could attain greater heights when its people remained united and worked together towards common national objectives.
Aboki observed that the future of the country depended largely on the younger generation, stressing the need for deliberate investment in youth development, encouragement and opportunities.
He maintained that Nigerian youths possess the potential to deliver greater achievements for the country if given the necessary support and enabling environment.
The Commissioner therefore called on government and other stakeholders to continue prioritising youth development, expressing optimism that subsequent generations would sustain the country's record of achievements on the international stage.
