IGP Egbetokun hosts ECONEC, discuss 2027 elections security

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has hosted a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The visit aimed to foster a follow-up dialogue on the implementation of electoral policies in preparation for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections.

The ECONEC delegation was led by Davidetta Browne Lansanah, Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia.

She was accompanied by notable electoral officials, including Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman, Elections Commission of Ghana, Chinedu Chinedu, Senior Programme Officer, ECONEC, Professor Bolade Eyinla, Chief Technical Adviser, INEC, and other representatives and partners of the network.

A post on the official X handle of the Nigeria Police Force reads: “

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Wednesday 30th July, 2025, received a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. “

“The delegation, led by Mrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah, Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia, comprised senior electoral officials including Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman, Elections Commission of Ghana, Mr. Chinedu Chinedu, Senior Programme Officer, ECONEC, Prof. Bolade Eyinla, Chief Technical Adviser, INEC, and other representatives and partners of the network. “

“The visit was follow-up dialogue on implementation of electoral policies ahead of the General Elections.

“In her remarks, Mrs. Lansanah appreciated the IGP for granting audience to the delegation, acknowledging the significant role the Police plays in electoral security. She further stated that the visit was aimed at discussing key issues raised in the 2023 general elections report, and mapping out strategies for implementation of recommendations ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

“Responding, the IGP appreciated the delegation for the visit, highlighting the critical role of the Nigeria Police Force plays in safeguarding the electoral process. “

“He further stated that the Force’s responsibility in electoral process spans across three distinct phases: pre-election duties, which involve managing peaceful campaigns and resolving conflicts; election day operations, including adequate deployment of personnel, escorting and protection of electoral materials; and post-election duties, such as maintenance of law and order to prevent post election violence, profiling of electoral offenders, investigations while prosecuting offenders. “

“He emphasized the Force’s commitment to neutrality, fairness, impartiality, professionalism, and ensuring the credibility of elections across the country.”