President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has committed himself and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to peaceful and transparent elections in 2027, warning political parties and their supporters against violence, hate speech, incitement and the use of artificial intelligence to spread misinformation.

The President made the commitment Tuesday in Abuja at the signing of the Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the President said political competition must not be allowed to undermine national unity, public order or Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

He described the signing of the accord as a solemn undertaking by political leaders to place the country’s interest above personal and partisan ambitions.

“As the campaign season kicks off, I commit myself and my party, the All Progressives Congress, to the tenets of this accord,” he said.

“Our party rejects violence, hate speech, the spread of misinformation—including through artificial intelligence—and all forms of incitement, especially via social media.”

The President urged other parties, candidates and political actors to make similar commitments, stressing that elections should be regarded as a democratic contest rather than a desperate power struggle.

“Let us remember that elections are not a do-or-die affair. We are partners in the project of nation-building. Win or lose, our country, Nigeria, must be the ultimate winner,” he said.

The President thanked members of the National Peace Committee, particularly former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, for convening the event.

According to him, every election season since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999 has generated anxiety because of the intensity of political competition and the high stakes attached to public office.

He said the country had recorded appreciable progress in election management, transparency, and the conduct of political actors.

The President urged candidates to present superior ideas and engage in rigorous debates on security, economic growth, social justice, public welfare and national development.

“Let us campaign on superior ideas. Let us debate issues and promote the best policies to expand opportunities for our people and accelerate Nigeria’s journey from a developing nation to a first-world country,” he said.