2027: There can be no peace without justice
Adewole Adebayo, the SDP presidential candidate for 2027, emphasized the need for justice and transparency following the signing of an electoral peace accord. He criticized President Tinubu for his absence at the ceremony and called for the political neutrality of security agencies.
Why it matters
The integrity of the electoral process is critical for political stability in Nigeria, especially as the 2027 election cycle approaches.
Adewole Adebayo , the 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has said that genuine peace in Nigeria’s electoral process can only be achieved when there is justice, transparency and strict adherence to the law.
Adebayo, who spoke in an interview following the signing of the 2027 Electoral Peace Accord, said political parties and candidates should not regard the agreement as a favour to the country, but as a commitment to conduct themselves in accordance with the law.
He criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to personally attend the peace accord ceremony, describing the President’s absence as a wrong signal to Nigerians and law enforcement agencies.
Adebayo also called for greater independence for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that the police, Department of State Services (DSS), civil defence and military should remain politically neutral during elections. Excerpts
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