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President Tinubu calls for calm and strict adherence to the rule of law as voters in FCT, Kano, and Rivers head to the polls for critical local elections.

Africa’s most populous nation holds its breath today as voters in key states head to the polls under the watchful eye of the presidency.
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive for "peace and decorum" ahead of Saturday's critical elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano, and Rivers states. The call to order is not merely procedural; it is a response to the simmering tensions that often characterize Nigeria’s electoral landscape. With the political temperature rising, Tinubu’s intervention underscores the fragility of the democratic exercise in these strategic battlegrounds.
The elections are a litmus test for the country’s stability. In the FCT, the local council polls are a direct referendum on the administration’s governance of the capital. Meanwhile, the by-elections in Rivers and Kano—states historically prone to volatile political clashes—carry the weight of national implications. The President’s statement, released by adviser Bayo Onanuga, emphasized that democracy "can only flourish in an atmosphere of mutual respect."
As the ballot boxes open, the world is watching. Nigeria does not just vote for itself; it sets the tone for West African democracy. President Tinubu has drawn his line in the sand: the will of the people must prevail, and it must do so peacefully.
The voters now have the final say. Whether they choose the path of the ballot or the bullet will define the narrative of this weekend. The President has spoken; now the people must act.
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