Ogun Police Command Urges Political Actors for 2027 Elections

The Ogun State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner Mr. Bode Ojajuni, has issued a warning to political actors and stakeholders regarding their responsibilities in accordance with the Electoral Act and the Nigerian Constitution ahead of the 2027 general election. This warning was articulated during a workshop in Abeokuta themed ‘Elections, Security, the Law, Stakeholders, and the Media.’ The Commissioner emphasized that elections should not be viewed as a war but as a constitutional process for citizens to select their representatives.

He called for cooperation among all stakeholders, including political parties, election officials, and the media, to ensure peaceful conduct during the electoral process. Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Olusola Subair, also urged security personnel to maintain professionalism and neutrality, highlighting the crucial role of security in democracy.