By Correspondent in Minna
As part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible Local Government Council (LGC) election on November 1, 2025, the Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP .Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has met with representatives of all political parties participating in the polls to consolidate commitments toward violence-free elections.
Speaking at the stakeholders’ meeting and peace accord signing held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Minna, CP. Elleman said the forum was convened to foster understanding and strengthen cooperation among political actors in the state.
He explained that the peace accord outlines specific expectations for political parties and their supporters, urging leaders to sensitise their members on proper conduct before, during, and after the election.
The Commissioner appealed to the youth to serve as worthy ambassadors of their parties by shunning violence, hate speech, and all forms of provocation that could threaten public peace.
Elleman assured that the police would remain professional, impartial, and committed to their constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property. He stressed that under his command, the police would not intimidate or favour any political party but would provide equal security coverage for all participants throughout the electoral process.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Engr. Mohammed Jubril Imam, lauded political parties for their maturity and cooperation ahead of the elections, which will be conducted in 4,950 polling units across 274 wards in the 25 local government areas of the state.
He urged all parties to take the signed peace accord seriously, abide by its provisions, and demonstrate genuine sportsmanship during the elections.
Imam further commended the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) for playing a good role among political stakeholders.
In his remarks, the IPAC Chairman in Niger State, Alhaji Isah Mohammed Bello Maikujeri, praised NSIEC for providing a six-month preparation window for the polls and appreciated the proactive steps of the police and other stakeholders in ensuring credible elections.
He expressed optimism that the will of the people would prevail, adding that the outcome of the election should reflect the true choice of the electorate.
Other dignitaries present at the meeting include the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Alhaji Nma Kolo, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), representatives of other security agencies, and the Command’s Legal Officer, Mr. Jude Thaddeus Akaeze, who read out the peace accord before it was jointly signed.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
