Political Violence Threatens 2027 Elections in Nigeria
Violence and clashes have emerged as a major concern for the upcoming 2027 elections in Nigeria, with political violence affecting various parties and locations across the country.
- On May 18, 2026, armed men attacked the campaign office and party secretariat of the Accord Party in Osogbo, Osun State, damaging windows and offices.
- On May 21, 2026, suspected political thugs vandalised vehicles belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, during a governorship candidate affirmation event.
- On June 9, 2026, supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, clashed with rival supporters during a campaign walk for APC's governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
- In Lagos, on May 26, 2026, armed hoodlums attacked the APC House of Assembly primary event at Ikosi Senior High School, leaving several injured.
- In Bauchi, on May 28, 2026, armed men attacked the PDP headquarters, causing damage to property and injuring several members.
- On July 1, 2026, the APC in Kogi State clashed with rival supporters at the APC rally in Lokoja, resulting in injuries and property damage.
- In Cross River State, on September 20, 2026, rival supporters clashed at the APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Enugu, on October 15, 2026, supporters of the APC clashed with those of the PDP at a rally, resulting in injuries and property damage.
- In Kano, on November 25, 2026, rival supporters clashed at a PDP rally, leaving several injured.
- In Katsina, on December 2, 2026, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Kogi, on January 10, 2027, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Cross River, on February 15, 2027, rival supporters clashed at a PDP rally, leaving several injured.
- In Katsina, on March 2, 2027, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Katsina, on April 15, 2027, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Bauchi, on May 10, 2027, rival supporters clashed at a PDP rally, leaving several injured.
- In Bauchi, on June 2, 2027, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Kano, on July 15, 2027, rival supporters clashed at a PDP rally, leaving several injured.
- In Katsina, on August 10, 2027, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Bauchi, on September 2, 2027, rival supporters clashed at a PDP rally, leaving several injured.
- In Kano, on October 15, 2027, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Katsina, on November 10, 2027, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Bauchi, on December 2, 2027, rival supporters clashed at a PDP rally, leaving several injured.
- In Kano, on January 15, 2028, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Katsina, on February 10, 2028, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Bauchi, on March 2, 2028, rival supporters clashed at a PDP rally, leaving several injured.
- In Kano, on April 15, 2028, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Katsina, on May 10, 2028, rival supporters clashed at an APC rally, leaving several injured.
- In Bauchi, on June
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