2027: INEC Urges Political Parties, Candidates, in Kogi, to Embrace Peaceful Campaigns

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

2027: As political activities heats up ahead of 2027 general elections in Nigeria, the Resident Electoral Commissioner REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC for Kogi state, Dr. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shehu Wahab has urged political parties and their candidates to embrace peaceful campaigns as they canvases for votes from the electorate.

Wahab made the call at a meeting he held with political party Chairmen and their candidates in Kogi State at the INEC headquarters in Lokoja on Monday.

He advised that political parties should rather embark on campaigns that would not trigger violence or over heat the polity.

“Political parties and their candidates should avoid the use of hate speech

“They should also avoid campaigns of calumny and religious sentiments

“Your campaigns should be centered on issue-based and not insult and no masquerade should be used to campaign”

He assured that INEC would provide a level play field for all political parties and their candidates.

“We will ensure equity and justice for all political parties and their candidates”

He advised eligible voters who are yet to collect their voters cards to do so without further delay to enable them exercise their franchise

Speaking on party campaigns and the security implications in the political field in Kogi state currently, Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, acknowledged the fact that so far Kogi has not experienced any severe violence.

The CP however, admonished the people of the state particularly the youths to continue to promote peaceful campaigns ahead of the general elections.

He warned that campaigns should not be carried in churches and mosques across the state.

He also warned against clashes between rival political supporters as security would not hesitate in dealing with perpetrators of such acts.

On security covers during campaigns, Kankarofi assured of equal treatment to all political parties and their candidates.

Other discussions held during the meeting centered on synopsis on Guidelines and Regulations of Political Campaigns and the Role of Party Leadership in the Management of Political Parties’ Campaigns.