Ogun CP Bode Ojajuni Urges Security in 2027 Elections

On September 29, 2026, Ogun State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni addressed political actors at a workshop in Abeokuta, warning them against allowing criminal elements to exploit the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ojajuni, the 38th Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, stated that elections are constitutional processes and not wars, urging respect for legal boundaries governing electoral activities.

He emphasized that election security is a collective responsibility, requiring cooperation from all stakeholders, including political parties, election officials, observers, the media, and citizens. The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Olusola Subair, reinforced the importance of professionalism and neutrality among security personnel during elections.

Abiodun highlighted that security is crucial for democracy and that the workshop aimed to equip security personnel with the necessary knowledge to perform their duties effectively before, during, and after elections.