Dino Melaye Under Scrutiny as APC Chieftain Calls on DSS to Investigate His Comments on 2027 Polls

According to report by Vanguard on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and supporter of President Bola Tinubu, Khamis Musa Darazo, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to investigate recent comments made by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, regarding the 2027 general elections.

Darazo made the appeal while addressing journalists in Bauchi on Thursday, explaining that security agencies needed to examine statements capable of threatening national security or creating unnecessary tension among Nigerians.

He clarified, however, that his position was not intended to intimidate opposition figures or restrict their democratic rights.

He noted that freedom of expression, criticism and political disagreements were essential components of democracy.

According to him, political leaders must understand the consequences of their public comments, especially as the country prepares for another election cycle.

“This is not about persecution, intimidation or silencing the opposition. It is about responsibility.

If a statement made by a prominent political actor has generated legitimate security concerns, the authorities have every right to seek clarification and establish the facts,” Darazo stated.

The APC chieftain insisted that security agencies must discharge their responsibilities without political bias, warning against using national security concerns to target individuals because of their political affiliations.

He also appealed to Melaye and other political leaders to be cautious with their public statements, stressing that Nigeria must avoid an atmosphere of fear, hostility and political confrontation ahead of the 2027 polls.

Darazo urged opposition parties to concentrate on presenting their policies, programmes, leadership abilities and achievements rather than making provocative remarks that could distract Nigerians from pressing national issues.

He maintained that Tinubu’s supporters were prepared for the forthcoming elections and would defend the administration through its policies, achievements and Renewed Hope Agenda.

“We are not afraid of opposition. We welcome competition. But competition must be democratic, peaceful and issue-based,” he said.

He further urged security institutions to remain professional and impartial, adding that Nigeria’s peace, unity and democratic stability should take priority over partisan interests.

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