The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have urged political parties, candidates, and their supporters in Edo State to comply strictly with electoral laws and guidelines to ensure peaceful campaigns ahead of the elections. This appeal was made on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by INEC in Edo State to address potential electoral violations and promote peace and order during the campaign period.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Mr Obo Effanga, reminded political parties and other stakeholders of the laws and regulations governing campaign activities, as well as the penalties for violations. He urged all stakeholders to adhere to the established guidelines, stressing that strict compliance was essential to ensuring peaceful, orderly, and credible elections.
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daor, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to providing adequate security throughout the campaign period. Daor assured the stakeholders that appropriate security measures would be deployed to prevent hoodlums and other disruptive elements from infiltrating campaign activities and causing disturbances.
The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration among INEC, security agencies, political parties, and other stakeholders in maintaining peace, enforcing electoral regulations, and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. This collaborative effort aims to prevent potential electoral violations and promote a peaceful and orderly campaign period.
INEC and the Nigeria Police Force have called on political parties, candidates, supporters, and other stakeholders to conduct their campaign activities peacefully and in strict compliance with the law. This call is aimed at ensuring that the upcoming elections in Edo State are peaceful, credible, and free from violence.
The stakeholders’ meeting was convened to address concerns about potential electoral violations and to promote peace and order during the campaign period. The meeting provided a platform for INEC, security agencies, and political parties to discuss the importance of adhering to electoral laws and guidelines.
The commitment of INEC and the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring peaceful and credible elections in Edo State is clear. By urging political parties and stakeholders to comply with electoral laws and guidelines, they aim to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful campaign period.
Key points
- INEC and Nigeria Police Force urge Edo political parties to comply with electoral laws and guidelines.
- The stakeholders’ meeting was convened to address potential electoral violations and promote peace and order during the campaign period.
- The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration among INEC, security agencies, political parties, and other stakeholders in maintaining peace and enforcing electoral regulations.
