President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, November 14, sent a strong message to those planning to cause mayhem and violence during the 2027 election, saying his administration will take care of them.
“Don’t worry about vagabonds or those attempting to incite violence. We will take care of them and the elections in 2027 will be held peacefully,” Tinubu assured.
Tinubu said this while addressing party faithful that attended the North-Central All Progressive Congress (APC) rally in Jos, Plateau State.
The president revealed that the government is strengthening security deployment, coordination and rapid response, adding that over 1,000 forest guards are currently undergoing training to address the security challenges in the country.
“We should be pursuing prosperity rather than havoc and crisis. Our government was not elected to inflict harm on one another or bury people. We have a responsibility to guide our people out of adversity and into prosperity.
“Also, we are enhancing security deployment, coordination, and rapid response. 1,000 forest guards are currently being trained. You’ll see them. You’ll feel their presence. You’ll feel safe in your villages and communities.
“Surveillance cameras have also been procured, as promised. They will further strengthen early detection, early warning and security operations” he said
On the fate of those displaced from their ancestral homes in Plateau State, the president stated that the government is working to ensure their safe return and the rebuilding of their communities.
He stated that his administration will collaborate with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other leaders to reconstruct those communities so that people can go back and live comfortably where they belong.
He said: “My dear people, the future of this land is shared. Living together peacefully is a necessity, we must nurture with patience, fairness and mutual respect. I therefore plead with you to put aside whatever differences you may have. Let us work together as one country”
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said in his speech at the event that Nigeria is going through a moment and that despite these difficulties, God has given the country a leader with the guts and conviction to make bold decisions that will pull the country out of the woods.
