President Bola Tinubu has directed the Department of State Services (DSS) to provide adequate security for all presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The directive covers African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and other candidates participating in the presidential race.
The security arrangement will also cover governorship candidates and their running mates across the country, while candidates contesting National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats in areas considered prone to violence will also receive increased security attention.
According to The Nation, Tinubu gave the directive to ensure that candidates can carry out their campaigns without unnecessary security threats.
“Tinubu ordered a non-partisan protective measures for all presidential candidates and their deputies no matter how toxic their campaign tactics may be.
“The president is determined to win a free and fair poll. As a democrat, he has security agencies to ensure a level -playing field for all.
“The DSS has beefed up security for presidential candidates and their deputies. Some of them have even come up with specifications of their security architecture. All the candidates are being taken care of. The DSS is deploying enough manpower for protective duties.
“All the governorship candidates and their deputies are also enjoying security cover from the DSS. The overall aim is to ensure a campaign for all free of inhibitions and a hitch-free election. States likely to be flashpoints have been identified and placed under surveillance for National Assembly and State House of Assembly Elections”, the source told the publication.
