2027 Polls: CP Ojajuni assures INEC of Police readiness
…Says INEC office will become our second office until end of General Elections
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni has reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful and secure 2027 General Elections as he assured that till the end of the forthcoming General Elections, the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital will become police’s second office.
Ojajuni, who paid a strategic visit to INEC’s office in the State this Wednesday, where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Feyijimi Saseyi, Esq. engaged the Commission on security arrangements for its personnel, facilities and electoral materials ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Ojajuni who took time to tour the Commission’s premises during the visit, described INEC as a critical institution in Nigeria’s democratic process, emphasising the need for sustained cooperation between the Police and the Commission.
He declared, “From now until the end of the 2027 General Elections, the INEC office will become our second office.”
Ojajuni explained that the Command’s preparations would focus on intelligence-led policing, early threat assessment, effective information sharing and coordinated deployment to protect electoral officials, voters, election materials and facilities. He stressed that all security operations would be conducted professionally, impartially and in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner also recalled the security workshop earlier organised by the Command in Abeokuta for security agencies and relevant stakeholders as part of preparations for the 2027 elections.
He noted that INEC participated in the engagement, which provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and improve coordination on election-related security matters.
In her response, Mrs Feyijimi Saseyi, Esq., appreciated the Commissioner’s visit and reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to working with the Police and other relevant stakeholders towards credible elections.
She stated, “On our part, we will also be open, transparent and committed to this assignment so that, at the end of it all, we will achieve free, fair, transparent and credible elections.”
CP Ojajuni urged political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to respect the law, shun violence and intimidation, and refrain from any conduct capable of undermining the electoral process.
He further encouraged residents to report credible security concerns promptly through the nearest police station or established Command communication channels, while avoiding the spread of unverified information.
The Ogun State Police Command assures residents that it will continue to collaborate with INEC, other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to promote public safety and support a peaceful electoral process. The Command calls on all citizens to play their part by rejecting electoral violence, respecting democratic institutions and cooperating with lawful security efforts.
