Ahead of the November 1, 2025, local government elections, political parties in Niger State have signed a peace accord to make sure a free, truthful, and credible electoral course of.
The accord was signed throughout a stakeholders’ assembly convened by the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, in Minna.
In attendance had been representatives of political parties and their aspirants, led by the Inter-Occasion Advisory Council, IPAC, Chairman, Niger State Chapter, Hon. Isah Mohammed Bello Makujeri. Different stakeholders included the Chairman of the Niger State Unbiased Electoral Fee, NSIEC, Engr. Mohammed Jubril Imam; the Particular Adviser to the State Governor on Political Affairs, Hon. Nma Kolo; representatives of different safety businesses; space commanders; and divisional cops.
The CP defined that the assembly aimed to advertise maturity, accountability, and a collective dedication to peace amongst stakeholders. Elleman assured that the police command is absolutely ready to offer a safe and peaceable surroundings for the election, stressing professionalism and neutrality.
He said, “The Police Command and different safety businesses, in partnership with SIEC, have made complete preparations to offer a safe and peaceable surroundings for the election.”
He admonished youths and social gathering supporters to function ambassadors of peace by refraining from getting used as instruments for electoral violence or disruption.
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The NSIEC chairman, in his remarks, outlined a 15-point agenda containing pointers for the election, geared toward producing 25 local government chairmen and 274 councillors from 4,950 polling models throughout 274 wards in 25 LGAs. He urged all individuals to take the peace accord severely and abide by its provisions, describing it as an oath.
The IPAC chairman recommended NSIEC for offering ample time—six months—for sufficient preparations and praised stakeholders for sustaining peace all through the method.
He said, “Consistent with the mandate of the governor, it’s anticipated that whosoever wins the election ought to be declared a winner to make sure a clean and credible course of.”
The peace accord contains provisions discouraging spiritual sentiment, ethnic or tribal profiling, inflammatory statements, and actions prone to incite violence. It additionally mandates the monitoring of adherence to the accord by all parties.
Representatives and candidates from political parties throughout the LGAs signed the accord and pledged their dedication to a free and truthful election.
The CP appreciated all stakeholders for his or her cooperation and dedication to peace, wishing them success within the polls and secure journeys to their locations.
