IGP Hosts ECONEC Delegation on Electoral Process Dialogue

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to fairness and impartiality in the electoral process. The IGP made this declaration during a meeting with a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The ECONEC delegation, led by Mrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah, Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia, comprised senior electoral officials from various West African countries. The visit was aimed at discussing key issues raised in the 2023 general elections report and mapping out strategies for implementation of recommendations ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. The IGP emphasized the critical role of the Nigeria Police Force in safeguarding the electoral process and ensuring free, fair, and credible elections.

The IGP highlighted the Force's responsibility in the electoral process, which spans across three distinct phases: pre-election duties, election day operations, and post-election duties. He emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between electoral commissions and security agencies to ensure the credibility of elections. The IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to neutrality, fairness, impartiality, professionalism, and ensuring the credibility of elections across the country.

The meeting underscores the importance of collaboration between electoral commissions and security agencies in ensuring the success of the electoral process. The IGP's commitment to upholding democratic values and ensuring free, fair elections is a welcome development. We urge all stakeholders to work together to promote transparency, accountability, and credibility in the electoral process.

The Nigeria Police Force's commitment to fairness and impartiality in the electoral process is a crucial aspect of ensuring the credibility of elections. We commend the IGP for his leadership and commitment to upholding democratic values. The meeting with the ECONEC delegation is a step in the right direction towards promoting transparency, accountability, and credibility in the electoral process. We look forward to continued collaboration and progress in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.