The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening election security ahead of the 2027 General Elections, with the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, assuring the Commission of enhanced protection and prompt security response whenever necessary.
Ojajuni gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the INEC State Office in Magbon, Abeokuta, where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Feyijimi Saseyi, and members of the Commission’s management team.
The police commissioner, who co-chairs the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), described INEC offices as a priority for the Ogun State Police Command, referring to them as the Command’s “second office” as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
He disclosed that senior police officers had been deployed to strengthen security around INEC offices across the state, stressing that the protection of electoral personnel and materials remained a major priority before, during and after the elections.
Ojajuni also reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to deepening its longstanding collaboration with INEC to ensure a secure electoral environment. He assured the Commission of the police’s readiness to respond promptly whenever its intervention was required.
In her response, Saseyi expressed appreciation to the police commissioner for the visit and commended the Ogun State Police Command for its continued support of the Commission’s activities.
She assured the police chief that INEC’s management and staff were committed to working closely with security agencies to safeguard electoral personnel and materials and ensure the successful conduct of free, fair, credible and acceptable elections in 2027.
The REC further reiterated the Commission’s openness to constructive advice and recommendations that could strengthen the electoral process and advance democracy in Nigeria.
As part of the engagement, Saseyi presented a plaque and souvenirs to the visiting police delegation, while Ojajuni reciprocated with a plaque of honour in recognition of their engagement.
The police delegation included DCP Oliver Ezirim, DC SCD, NPF, Ogun; DCP Gbenga Adeoye, DC DPS, NPF, Ogun; ACP Akinmoladun Ona-Moore, AC Administration; ACP Adaramola Ojo Felix, AC Operations; ACP Farouk Olujimi Raheem, AC Metro, Abeokuta; CSP Balogun Lateef, DPO, Ibara Division; ASP Abdullahi Isah, Protocol Officer, Commissioner’s Office; ASP Akinlotan Solomon, Personal Assistant to the CP; and SP Akinsanmi Funmilayo of the 16 Police Mobile Force (PMF).
INEC Ogun State management officials at the meeting were Mr Thomas Olaleye, Mr Joseph Omotiloye, Mrs Oyekemi Abai, Mr Taiwo Agunloye, Mrs Modupe Akintola and Mrs Gbadamosi Olubunmi, who head the GAP, EOps, VEP, F/A, EPM and P/M departments, respectively.
Beyond election security, the REC used the occasion to urge eligible residents of Ogun State to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at the 236 Registration Area Centres (RACs), also known as Ward Collation Centres, across the state.
She also reminded residents that the display of the Preliminary Register of Voters (PRV), which commenced on Friday, October 9, 2026, would end on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Following the conclusion of the display exercise, PVC collection will continue at INEC’s Local Government Area offices across the state between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The visit concluded with a tour of the INEC State Office premises, according a statement by Oludare Ajayi, Voter Education and Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity (VEPGI) Department, INEC Ogun State.
