ACF and IEDPU Urge Peaceful Elections in Kwara State

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), and security agencies warned politicians against inciting violence in Kwara State before, during, and after the 2027 general elections. This warning was issued during a lecture titled “Mitigating Electoral Violence in Kwara State Before and After the 2027 General Elections,” organized by the ACF's Kwara State chapter.

Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf, chairman of the ACF in Kwara, emphasized the need for stakeholders to ensure peaceful elections and cautioned against using youths for thuggery. Alh Abdulmumi Abdulmalik, national president of IEDPU, represented by Col. Kareem Adisa (rtd), stressed that the peace of the state should be a priority for politicians.

State Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo assured that security agencies would maintain peace and urged politicians to inform the police of their campaign activities. The INEC resident electoral commissioner, Alh Ahmed Yushau Garki, represented by Alh Abdul Azeez Ibrahim, advised adherence to legal provisions in political activities.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Idachaba Adamu called for collective efforts to prevent electoral violence.