Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Nigeria 2027 Presidential Candidates Sign National Peace Accord
Nigeria is preparing for its 2027 elections.
Political candidates and party leaders signed a promise to campaign peacefully.
They agreed not to use violence, hateful speech, or intimidation.
The ceremony happened in Abuja on 19 August 2026.
The National Peace Committee organized the event.
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar leads the committee, alongside Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah.
Some important people, including Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde, did not attend.
President Tinubu was represented by George Akume.
Critics say similar promises have not stopped violence in past Nigerian elections.
Presidential candidates and political party leaders signed Nigeria’s National Peace Accord in Abuja.
The agreement pledges peaceful, issue-based campaigns and rejects violence, hate speech, and intimidation.
The signing took place on 19 August 2026 at the International Conference Centre.
The National Peace Committee, led by former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, organized the initiative with Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah.
Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde were absent, while President Tinubu was represented by George Akume.
- Who
- Presidential candidates and national chairpersons of participating political parties; the accord was organized by the National Peace Committee.
- What
- They signed a voluntary National Peace Accord promising peaceful, issue-based campaigns and rejecting violence, hate speech, and intimidation.
- When
- 19 August 2026, as campaigning began for the 2027 elections.
- Where
- The International Conference Centre in Abuja, Nigeria.
- Why
- To encourage peaceful election campaigns and reduce violence, hate speech, and intimidation.
Supporters of the Accord
Critics of the Accord
Effectiveness of the pledge
Supporters of the Accord
Supporters view the voluntary agreement as a way for parties and candidates to commit publicly to peaceful, issue-based campaigns.
Critics of the Accord
Critics describe the accord as meaningless because Nigerian elections have continued to experience violence despite such commitments.
- Election cycle
- Nigeria’s 2027 presidential, governorship, national parliamentary, and state parliamentary elections.
- Signing date
- 19 August 2026.
- Location
- International Conference Centre, Abuja.
- Organizing body
- National Peace Committee.
- Committee leadership
- Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, with Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah as co-convener.
- Absent figures
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde were reported absent.
- Presidential representation
- President Tinubu was represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume.