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The National Peace Committee envisages a Nigeria that is built on Peace, Justice and Equity, where every citizen has the right to democratic participation and can live freely in any part of the country, contributing to its growth, development and stability.
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The National Peace Committee (NPC) is a non-governmental initiative conceptualized in 2014 in response to emerging threats occasioned by the 2015 general elections. Readmore

Peace breeds stability and national development.

The National Peace Committee convenes Nigeria’s political parties around peace accords, and mediates in issues of national concern.

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Who We Are
An independent, neutral committee of eminent Nigerians
The National Peace Committee (NPC) is a non-governmental initiative conceptualized in 2014 in response to emerging threats occasioned by the 2015 general elections. It is made up of eminent elder statesmen who undertake efforts to support free, fair and credible elections, as well as intervene in critical issues of national concern through high-level mediated and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Ahead of 2027

Countdown to the signing of the Second National Peace Accord 2027

Political Parties and Candidates will commit to Peaceful conduct and Prevention of Violence before, during and after the 2027 General Elections on 14 January 2027.

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Peace Accord engagements

The Committee convenes political parties, candidates, electoral institutions, security agencies, traditional and religious leaders around a written commitment to peaceful conduct before, during and after each election.

  • Osun State, 2026Context analysis and security outlook published ahead of the governorship election.
  • Ekiti State, 2026Peace Accord signed by political parties and candidates ahead of the June governorship election.
  • Anambra State, 2025Governorship candidates signed the Peace Accord in Awka; Early Warning, Early Response deployed.
  • Edo State, 2024Signing of the Edo State Peace Accord.
  • Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi, 2023Peace Accords signed ahead of the off-cycle governorship elections.
  • National, 2015 to 2023National Peace Accords convened ahead of each general election since 2015.

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Testimonials

In close collaboration with the National Peace Committee, ECOWAS and African Union, the UN has assured Nigerian authorities its full support in organizing general elections that are peaceful, credible, inclusive and transparent. It is important for us to collectively promote social cohesion and ensure that disagreements between communities are not instrumentalized during the elections to foment violence.

Giovanie Biha

I want to warmly thank General Abdulsalami Abubakar and the National Peace Committee for their kind invitation to the Kofi Annan Foundation to be here for this historic occasion. But above all, I want to congratulate the candidates and parties on their reaffirmation of the peace accord. Your commitment puts country before party.

Alan DossKofi Annan Foundation

I want to thank the National Peace Committee for the hard work they have put into ensuring that our elections are peaceful. Your great work contributed significantly in shaping the 2015 elections, and we are sure that the same impact will be felt in upcoming elections.

Muhammadu Buhari, GCFRFormer President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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