The Co-Chairman of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni has reaffirmed the commitment of security agencies to ensuring a peaceful and violence-free 2027 general elections in the state.
CP Ojajuni gave the assurance on Monday, November 3, 2026, at an election stakeholders’ forum held at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ogun State. The forum brought together representatives of security agencies, electoral officials, and other critical stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for a credible and secure electoral process.
Addressing participants, the ICCES Co-Chairman emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration among security agencies, electoral stakeholders, political parties, civil society organisations and traditional institutions in guaranteeing a safe environment before, during and after the elections.
He disclosed that the committee would maintain regular engagements, intelligence sharing and proactive security measures across the state to forestall any breach of peace. According to him, early planning and synergy remain vital to addressing potential threats and ensuring public confidence in the electoral process.
CP Ojajuni urged stakeholders to take ownership of peace-building efforts by mobilising residents, including both indigenes and non-indigenes resident in the state, to participate peacefully and lawfully in the electoral process. He stressed that voter education and community sensitisation are critical tools in preventing violence and misinformation.
He warned that Ogun State would not tolerate any form of electoral violence, thuggery, voter intimidation or disruption of the process, noting that security agencies are fully prepared to enforce the law and protect lives, property and electoral materials.
The Co-Chairman called for collective commitment from all actors to deliver a safe, credible and successful 2027 general elections, reaffirming that the security architecture in the state is being strengthened to meet emerging challenges.
