19 parties sign peace pact in Kogi, pledge to respect electoral laws
Political parties in Kogi State on Tuesday signed a peace accord, pledging to conduct their campaigns and political activities strictly in accordance with the law. The agreement was reached under the auspices of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) during a stakeholder engagement at the Kogi State Police Command Headquarters in Lokoja. Nineteen […]
Political parties in Kogi State have signed a peace pact, vowing to abide by electoral laws during the 2027 general elections. The agreement, signed by 19 out of 22 expected parties, was facilitated by the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) at the Kogi State Police Command Headquarters in Lokoja. The pact emphasizes peaceful conduct, refraining from actions that could cause violence or disrupt the electoral process, and focuses campaigns on policies and key issues rather than divisive rhetoric.
Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, assured that security agencies would provide a fair platform for all parties, urging adherence to the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines to avoid penalties.
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