2027: INEC urges commercial motorcyclists riders to shun violence, thuggery

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged commercial motorcyclists, known as okada riders, to avoid violence and thuggery before, during, and after the 2027 general elections. According to Punch, the commission made this plea to ensure peace surrounding the upcoming elections.

The warning was delivered during a ceremony for the Oyo chapter of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle Repairers, Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan. Daily Post Nigeria reports that the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Oyo State, Professor Adeniran Tella, was represented by the commission's Head of Information unit, Mr. Olayiwola Awolowo.

Awolowo advised union members not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of violence and encouraged them to urge passengers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Daily Post Nigeria also notes that the Nigeria Police Force has warned that legal action will be taken against anyone who threatens public peace or engages in criminal conduct during the election period.

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