NSCDC Urges Personnel to Maintain Neutrality for 2027 Elections

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) issued a warning to its personnel against voter intimidation, abuse of citizens, and partisan conduct in preparation for the 2027 general election. Commandant-General Prof. Ahmed Audi delivered this message in Abuja during the opening of a three-day workshop aimed at equipping security personnel for election-related responsibilities.

He stressed the importance of neutrality and professionalism to safeguard Nigerian democracy. The workshop gathered 216 personnel from the 36 state commands, the Federal Capital Territory, and 18 zonal commands, focusing on the legal, operational, and supervisory roles of security agencies during elections.

Prof. Nasirdeen Usman, Chief Responsibility Officer of Alnas Consulting Limited, highlighted the NSCDC's critical role in Nigeria's security framework. The event included goodwill messages from various security agency representatives, reinforcing the commitment to peaceful elections and the protection of citizens' democratic rights.