2027: Police’ll make Nigerians proud in elections – IGP assure
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured Nigerians that police would ensure professionalism during the forthcoming general election. The post 2027: Police’ll make Nigerians proud in elections –…
Security agencies' conduct during elections has long been a flashpoint in Nigeria's democratic process, with accusations of partisan deployment, voter intimidation, and selective enforcement trailing previous polls, including the 2023 general election. The Nigeria Police Force, as the lead agency for internal security during elections, is typically tasked with protecting voters, electoral officials, and materials, making its neutrality and professionalism central to the credibility of any vote.
Ahead of the 2027 general election, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu's assurance of professionalism speaks to recurring public concerns about police impartiality at the polls. Both Vanguard and Leadership report the IGP's pledge in similar terms, though neither outlet details specific reforms, training measures, or deployment plans the police intend to implement to back up the assurance, leaving the substance of how this professionalism will be achieved yet to be spelled out.