A pan-Igbo socio-political organisation, Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD), has called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take steps aimed at promoting calm political discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The appeal was contained in an open letter signed by the group’s convener, Chekwas Okorie, in Abuja on Thursday.
In the letter, the group encouraged the President to guide political actors and government officials toward moderation in their public statements and to promote issue-based engagement in the political space.
According to the IAD, political parties—particularly the ruling All Progressives Congress—should focus on presenting policy proposals and development plans to Nigerians as preparations for the next election cycle begin.
The group also appealed for consideration of the case involving Nnamdi Kanu, expressing the view that dialogue and lawful processes could help ease tensions in the South-East.
While acknowledging the security challenges facing the country, the organisation commended the efforts of security agencies working to address them and called for continued reforms aimed at strengthening public safety.
The group further urged political stakeholders to encourage broad citizen participation in the electoral process and to ensure that campaigns remain peaceful and focused on national development issues.
IAD also appealed to the President to reassure Nigerians of the government’s commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections in 2027, stressing that confidence in the democratic process remains vital for national stability.
