IGP Hosts ECONEC Delegation On Electoral Process Dialogue Reaffirms Commitment to Fairness and Impartiality

IGP Hosts ECONEC Delegation On Electoral Process Dialogue Reaffirms Commitment to Fairness and Impartiality

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Wednesdays
30th July, 2025, received a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation, led by Mrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah, Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia, comprised senior electoral officials including Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman, Elections Commission of Ghana, Mr. Chinedu Chinedu, Senior Programme Officer, ECONEC, Prof. Bolade Eyinla, Chief Technical Adviser, INEC, and other representatives and partners of the network. The visit was follow-up dialogue on implementation of electoral policies ahead of the General Elections.

In her remarks, Mrs. Lansanah appreciated the IGP for granting audience to the delegation, acknowledging the significant role the Police plays in electoral security. She further stated that the visit was aimed at discussing key issues raised in the 2023 general elections report, and mapping out strategies for implementation of recommendations ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

Responding, the IGP appreciated the delegation for the visit, highlighting the critical role of the Nigeria Police Force plays in safeguarding the electoral process. He further stated that the Force’s responsibility in electoral process spans across three distinct phases: pre-election duties, which involve managing peaceful campaigns and resolving conflicts; election day operations, including adequate deployment of personnel, escorting and protection of electoral materials; and post-election duties, such as maintenance of law and order to prevent post election violence, profiling of electoral offenders, investigations while prosecuting offenders. He emphasized the Force’s commitment to neutrality, fairness, impartiality, professionalism, and ensuring the credibility of elections across the country.The Inspector-General reaffirmed that the commitment Nigeria Police Force under his leadership remains dedicated to upholding democratic values by ensuring free, fair elections across the country. He reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration between electoral commissions and security agencies, while also noting the positive feedbacks received from international observers regarding the activities of the Police Force during recent elections.