‘INEC Will Conduct Free, Fair, Credible Elections in 2027’

The Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Shehu Wahab, has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold free, fair and credible elections in 2027. This assurance was made during the Inter-Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held in Lokoja, which aimed to display INEC's readiness for the upcoming general election.

The ICCES was established to oversee election-related matters in the state. Wahab noted that INEC has already begun engaging key stakeholders to ensure the success of the election process. He also emphasized the need for cooperation from the security agencies to facilitate a free, fair and credible electoral process. The REC further revealed that INEC is collaborating with organizations such as the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to distribute election materials to all polling units across Kogi State.

The Kogi State Police Commissioner, Naziru Kankafori, has also pledged to ensure adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists after the ICCES meeting, Kankafori assured the public of the state's readiness to face any security challenges that may arise during the election. The committee's main focus was to assess the state's preparedness, security concerns, and potential threats.

They also discussed strategies for maintaining law and order throughout the electoral process. Kankafori further stated that the police and other security agencies would take all necessary measures to prevent any form of violence before, during, and after the elections. He expressed confidence that all security agencies will work together to guarantee a peaceful conduct of the general election in Kogi State.