. Stakeholders Task INEC to conduct free, honest, credible elections
Michael Olugbode in Abuja and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned its personnel against voter intimidation, abuse of residents and partisan conduct forward of the 2027 basic election, stressing that neutrality and professionalism are important to defending Nigerian democracy.
The Commandant-General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Audi, gave the warning in Abuja whereas opening a three-day workshop designed to arrange safety personnel for election-related duties.
This is simply as stakeholders in Kogi State have unanimously tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, honest and credible elections in 2027
Audi cautioned officers and males of the company against abandoning their obligation posts or obeying illegal orders, insisting that their overriding duty have to be to the nationwide curiosity and the safety of residents’ democratic rights.
The workshop introduced collectively 216 personnel drawn from the 36 state instructions, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 18 zonal Commands to strengthen their understanding of the authorized, operational and supervisory obligations of safety companies throughout elections.
Organised in collaboration with Alnas Consulting Limited, the workshop was constructed on the theme: ‘Role of Security Agencies in the Conduct of the General Elections in Nigeria: Legal, Field Conduct, Supervisory and Operational Perspectives’.
The Commandant-General’s warning got here as preparations collect tempo for the 2027 elections, with safety companies anticipated to play a vital position in guaranteeing that voters can train their franchise with out intimidation, harassment or undue interference.
In his welcome tackle, the Chief Responsibility Officer of Alnas Consulting Limited, Prof. Nasirdeen Usman, described the NSCDC as a vital element of Nigeria’s safety structure and urged members to share the information acquired with colleagues of their respective instructions.
The occasion additionally featured goodwill messages from representatives of the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, the Controller-General of Corrections, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Chief Executive Officer of TAF Africa, Dr Jake Ekpelle.
The NSCDC reiterated its dedication to peaceable elections, efficient cooperation amongst safety companies and the safety of the democratic rights of Nigerians.
Meanwhile, stakeholders in Kogi State have unanimously tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, honest and credible elections in 2027.
This was contained in a communique issued on the finish of the vital stakeholders’ assembly held on the headquarters of INEC in Lokoja yesterday.
The stakeholders additionally agreed that INEC shall adequately provide the political events and their candidates with helpful data so far as the 2027 basic election is anxious.
On safety issues, the stakeholders famous that the police shall deal with all of the candidates equally so far as elections matter is anxious in Kogi State.
It was identified that each one the perpetrators of violent assaults just lately be delivered to guide with quick impact.
They additionally acknowledged that each one candidates and their get together management shall conduct their political campaigns in accordance with the legislation and rules on election issues, and candidates of political events shall cooperate with INEC and acquire permission from safety companies earlier than going about campaigns.
“Candidates of all political parties shall ensure the safety of all the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members participating in the general election. Each political party shall cooperate with security agencies,” the communique burdened.
Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Shehu Wahab, defined that the fee is poised to conduct free, honest and credible elections in 2027.
Also, the state Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankafori, burdened that the safety companies would offer enabling surroundings for the conduct of violence-free elections in Kogi State.
