{"id":5685,"date":"2026-11-01T14:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T14:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/01\/demonstrate-democratic-maturity-and-work-collaboratively-to-keep-kogi-state-peaceful-shehu-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T14:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T14:01:19","slug":"demonstrate-democratic-maturity-and-work-collaboratively-to-keep-kogi-state-peaceful-shehu-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/01\/demonstrate-democratic-maturity-and-work-collaboratively-to-keep-kogi-state-peaceful-shehu-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Demonstrate democratic maturity and work collaboratively to keep Kogi State peaceful \u2013 Shehu \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the 2027 electioneering year is fast approaching, Wahab L. Shehu, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Kogi State Resident Commissioner (REC), has called upon the people of the state to demonstrate democratic maturity and work collaboratively to keep Kogi State peaceful and progress-driven.\n<\/p>\n

Shehu stated this at the critical stakeholders\u2019 session with political leaders and candidates at the INEC headquarters, Lokoja, saying this is a clear indication of their collective commitment to the peace, stability and democratic progress of Kogi State.\n<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cWe have convened this gathering for one primary purpose: to ensure that our electoral processes in Kogi State remain peaceful, transparent, credible, and seamless.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cAs key players in the political ecosystem, your role goes beyond seeking public office; it extends to sustaining public confidence in our democratic process. Today, we want to address vital operational arrangements, security protocols, and compliance directives essential for our upcoming activities and future engagements.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThis meeting will also provide you with an opportunity to express your concerns and what you expect from INEC and other stakeholders in the build -up to the General Election. Specifically, this meeting seeks to provide you with an update on INEC\u2019s preparations for the elections and your expected roles, as well as to discuss security concerns in the ongoing political campaigns by candidates and their supporters across the state\u201d.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that as the Permanent Voters\u2019 Card (PVC) Collection & Voter Sensitisation is ongoing across the 21 local government areas, \u201cWe strongly implore political parties, candidates, and community leaders to join hands with us in mobilising citizens to pick up their PVCs at the local government area offices while we await the arrival and distribution of cards for subsequent phases.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cTo ensure maximum outreach, the Commission is actively sensitising the public through regular media jingles across various radio stations in the state.\n<\/p>\n

In line with our strategic preparations for the 2027 General Elections, the Commission is conducting comprehensive internal capacity -building workshops led by our Electoral Operations and Voter Education and Publicity (VEP) Departments.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThese initiatives cover critical operational areas, including the Collation Support and Verification System (CSRVS), Electoral Operations Support Centre (EOSC), Voter Education, as well as Gender and Inclusivity training to ensure every segment of society is served effectively.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cTo boost our logistical capacity and guarantee prompt deployment during elections, additional operational vehicles have been supplied to the State Headquarters and LGA offices. Major and minor reconstruction and renovation works are currently ongoing across our L local government area offices to create a safe and functional environment for staff, stakeholders, and the general public.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge all political parties and candidates to begin the mobilisation of their party agents immediately. This is to avoid delays when the time of upload begins and to avoid unnecessary delays in printing the official identification tags,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

On the security concerns in the ongoing political campaigns, he said: \u201cWe have received some disturbing reports of attacks and intimidation. Political competition is not a license for criminality. INEC and security agencies emphasise that no candidate\u2019s ambition is worth the safety or lives of citizens.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cPolitical parties are required by law to maintain peaceful, issue -based campaigns. Therefore, party leaders are encouraged to rein in their supporters and stop mobilising thugs, destroying opponents\u2019 campaign materials, or blocking rival political gatherings.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

He pointed out that INEC in Kogi State remained strictly non-partisan and dedicated to providing a level playing field for every participant.\n<\/p>\n

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