The National Peace Committee has uncovered 109 violations of the National Peace Accord across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), raising concerns over growing political violence, intimidation and misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The findings were contained in the committee’s latest monitoring report, which covered political activities between August 19 and October 27, 2026. The report identified recurring attacks, armed disruptions, threats against political actors and the spread of misleading information as major threats to peaceful electoral participation.

Kaduna recorded the highest number of violations with nine incidents, while Edo, Enugu and the FCT followed with seven incidents each. The committee said the 109 violations represented an average of approximately 11 incidents every week.

Political violence and thuggery accounted for the highest number of breaches, with 33 cases, representing 30.3 per cent of the total. Misinformation and disinformation followed with 29 incidents, or 26.6 per cent, while attacks on political activities and campaign materials accounted for 19 cases.

The report also documented 15 incidents of intimidation and threats, seven restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly, four inflammatory statements, one intra-party disagreement and one case of voter inducement. Together, the four leading categories accounted for 96 of the 109 recorded violations.

Among the incidents highlighted were the reported obstruction of the convoy of former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, near Makurdi, Benue State, on September 8. The committee also documented disruptions of political gatherings involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress and Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu, as well as a gunmen attack on a PDP consultation meeting in Calabar South, Cross River State.

In Edo State, an African Democratic Congress supporter was reportedly shot during political activities in Igueben on October 6. The report also documented deadly political violence in Ibadan, Oyo State, between October 14 and 17, which reportedly resulted in one death. An APC ward member was also said to have been killed days after the incident.

Beyond physical attacks, the committee expressed concern over alleged threats by political office-holders and party officials, including attempts to influence voters through religious and family relationships. It also identified fabricated newspaper headlines, manipulated campaign materials, recycled videos and forged documents as tactics being used to spread political misinformation.

The committee warned that the growing violations could undermine public confidence in the electoral process and discourage citizens from freely expressing their political preferences. It urged political parties and candidates to publicly reject violence, distance themselves from armed groups and discipline members involved in intimidation or attacks.

It also called on security agencies, particularly the police, to provide equal protection for all political parties and candidates during lawful campaign activities, investigate reported attacks and ensure that electoral offences are referred to relevant institutions for appropriate action.

The committee further urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and relevant legal institutions to ensure that credible electoral offences are addressed under Sections 97, 120 and 125 of the Electoral Act.

It stressed that allegations, arrests and charges must not be presented as established convictions, warning that the credibility of the National Peace Accord would ultimately depend on the willingness of political parties, candidates and public institutions to honour their commitments.