Kogi LG Polls: CP Says Police is fully Prepared to Ensure Level Play Ground

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Kogi State Police Commissioner, Naziru Kakanrofi has declared that the Command was ready for the State Council election scheduled for Saturday,17, October,2026 to ensure level play ground for all political gladiators and their parties.

Kankarofi gave the assurance at the Command headquarters, Lokoja, on Thursday, while speaking with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Kogi NUJ who paid him a courtesy visit.

” We are fully prepared for the counci election .My officers and men are already on the ground.We have mapped out our strategies and we are good to go:” the police Commissioner told journalists.

The CP disclosed that he already had useful discussion with the Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mamman Eri, who also visited the command to deliberate on the level of preparation to ensure free, fair and credible elections

He recalled that a general stakeholders’ meeting was also held on Wednesday in Lokoja where political parties and their supporters / members were implored to make the election peaceful.

According to the CP ” KOSEIC Chairman specifically urged
political parties, candidates and their supporters to shun violence and pursue grievances through lawful channels including elections.

He stressed that political disagreements should not degenerate into physical confrontation, urging candidates to educate their supporters on peaceful conduct and obedience to electoral officials and security personnel.

The chairman also urged stakeholders to allow the electoral process to run its course and respect the outcome of the election.

He explained that returning officers were empowered to declare results at ward and local government levels, adding that properly declared results could only be reviewed or overturned by the appropriate electoral tribunal.

Eri directed electoral officers to return original result sheets to the commission, saying the results would be published on its official website when ready.

He said that KOSIEC was committed to an inclusive election, including the participation of persons with disabilities, women and youths.

The chairman also urged the media to provide accurate and responsible information to avoid misinformation and inflammatory reporting.

Eri said the commission had made significant progress towards the election, noting that the notice of election was issued on Oct. 22, 2025, under the electoral law applicable at the time.

He said the stakeholders’ meeting was aimed at identifying remaining challenges and strengthening coordination among stakeholders ahead of the election.
Earlier, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Segun Salami commended the CP for his cooperation with journalists in their constitutional responsibility to give adequate coverage of Police activities in the state in protection of lives and property.

Salami assured of his members readiness for continued partnership with the police on publicising its activities.