The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, has warned the political class and their followers against unruly behaviour or engaging in acts that may undermine public peace as they embark on their campaigns across the state.
CP Tijani, who gave the warning at the 2027 General Elections Stakeholders’ Security Engagement in Lagos on Thursday, said the command would not tolerate political thuggery, electoral violence, voter intimidation or other vices.
The interactive session brought together security operatives from various agencies in the state, the political class, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, and its affiliates.
It was aimed at setting a template for the conduct of crisis-free polls in Lagos State during the 2027 general elections.
While reading the riot act to participants, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, warned politicians that intimidation in any form, violence and acts capable of undermining public peace would not be tolerated ahead of the general elections in the state.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Abayomi Salami, in his remarks, urged all politicians and stakeholders present to abide by the Electoral Act and work with INEC to ensure peace in Lagos.
He added that the commission was ready to conduct free, fair and credible elections in the state.
Some politicians from the various parties present aired their views during the question-and-answer session.
They agreed that conducting a credible election in the state was the collective responsibility of all stakeholders and pledged to work towards achieving it.
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