{
  "id": 4859015,
  "title": "2027: Police to hold stakeholders’ security training in Ogun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/2027-police-to-hold-stakeholders-security-training-in-ogun-4859015",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T12:40:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-police-to-hold-stakeholders-security-training-in-ogun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ogun State Police Command is organizing a security stakeholders' workshop prior to the 2027 general elections, with the aim of promoting reliable election processes and stakeholder participation. The event, titled 'Elections, Community Mobilisation, The Law and The Media,' will be held on September 22-23, 2026. According to a statement from the workshop's Executive Consultant, Dr. Bolu Folayan, the workshop will concentrate on fostering inter-agency respect, cooperation, coordination, and community engagement throughout the electoral process. The statement adds that Governor Dapo Abiodun will officially open the workshop and give a keynote address. A lawyer and public relations expert, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, will present the workshop's lead paper. Folayan explains that the 1999 Constitution, Electoral Act, and Police Act outline distinct responsibilities for various stakeholders during elections, and a lack of awareness of these roles can lead to election disruptions and credibility issues. The workshop's primary outcome will be the signing of the 'Responsive and Responsible Professionalism Charter' by all participants, who include representatives from political parties, police officers, and various government agencies.",
  "summary": "The Ogun State Police Command has scheduled a security stakeholders’ workshop ahead of the 2027 general elections in a bid to ensure adequate participation and a credible election process. The meeting, themed ‘Elections, Community Mobilisation, The Law and The Media,’ will be held from September 22-23, 2026. According to a statement signed by the workshop’s Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Police to hold stakeholders’ security training in Ogun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/2027-police-to-hold-stakeholders-security-training-in-ogun",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:34:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}