Political parties and candidates contesting in the November 1 local government elections in Niger State have signed a peace accord to ensure a smooth, credible, and violence-free exercise.
This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who said the accord marked another milestone in the command’s collaboration with electoral and political stakeholders toward achieving credible elections across the state.
The event, convened by the Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, was held on Monday at the Police Officers’ Mess in Minna, and had in attendance key figures including the Chairman of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Mohammed Imam; the Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Niger State Chapter, Isah Makujeri; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Nma Kolo; representatives of security agencies, Area Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers.
Police Promise Neutrality, Urge Youths to Shun Violence
CP Elleman said the meeting was convened “to foster maturity, responsibility, and collective commitment to peace by all stakeholders.”
He assured that the Police, working with NSIEC and other security agencies, had made comprehensive arrangements to provide a safe environment before, during, and after the elections.
“The constitutional duty of the Police is to protect, not intimidate,” Elleman said. “The command will exhibit professionalism, neutrality, and ensure security coverage throughout the process.”
He further urged youths and political supporters to “be ambassadors of peace by refusing to be used as tools for electoral violence or disruption.”
NSIEC Unveils Election Framework
In his remarks, NSIEC Chairman, Mohammed Imam, commended the cooperation of political actors and disclosed that a fifteen-point agenda had been developed to guide the electoral process.
“The exercise aims to produce 25 local government chairmen and 274 councillors from 4,950 polling units across 274 wards in the state’s 25 local government areas,” Imam said.
He urged all participants to take the peace accord seriously, describing it as an oath of commitment, and assured that both the Commission and security agencies had put measures in place to ensure fairness and transparency.
Stakeholders Commend Police, Electoral Body
Also speaking, IPAC Chairman, Isah Makujeri, lauded NSIEC for providing ample preparation time and praised the peaceful conduct so far.
“In line with the Governor’s directive, whoever wins should be declared the rightful winner to ensure a credible and smooth process,” he said.
Makujeri also commended the Police for their professionalism during the Munya bye-election, expressing optimism that the upcoming LG polls “will be even more peaceful.”
During the session, the command’s Legal Officer, CSP Jude Thaddeus Akaeze, read out the peace accord, which prohibits religious or ethnic profiling, inflammatory statements, and acts capable of inciting violence.
Representatives and candidates from all political parties later signed the document, pledging their full commitment to peace and fair play.
Police Reaffirm Commitment to Credible Polls
In his closing remarks, CP Elleman thanked stakeholders for their cooperation and reiterated the command’s resolve to remain neutral and professional throughout the electoral process.
“The Police shall remain impartial to ensure that the election is just, credible, and hitch-free,” he said, wishing all candidates success and a safe return to their destinations.
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