BENIN CITY: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have urged political parties, candidates and their supporters in Edo State to comply strictly with electoral laws and guidelines to ensure peaceful campaigns ahead of the elections.
The appeal was made on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by INEC in Edo State to address potential electoral violations and promote peace and order during the campaign period.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Mr Obo Effanga, reminded political parties and other stakeholders of the laws and regulations governing campaign activities, as well as the penalties for violations.
He urged all stakeholders to adhere to the established guidelines, stressing that strict compliance was essential to ensuring peaceful, orderly and credible elections.
Also speaking, the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daor, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to providing adequate security throughout the campaign period.
Daor assured the stakeholders that appropriate security measures would be deployed to prevent hoodlums and other disruptive elements from infiltrating campaign activities and causing disturbances.
The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration among INEC, security agencies, political parties and other stakeholders in maintaining peace, enforcing electoral regulations and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
INEC, Edo State, consequently called on political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to conduct their campaign activities peacefully and in strict compliance with the law.