Lagos CP, INEC-REC meet, strengthen collaboration ahead of 2027 elections

Crime Diary, Politics

LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Tijani Fatai, has reaffirmed the commitment of the state command to collaborate with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Fatai gave the assurance while receiving officials of INEC on a courtesy visit at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja.

The INEC delegation was led by the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Abayomi Salami, who congratulated the police commissioner on his appointment.

Salami also sought continued collaboration and support from the command as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum in the state.

According to him, the partnership is necessary to ensure peaceful, free, fair and credible elections in Lagos State.

In response, Fatai appreciated the visit and stressed the importance of inter-agency cooperation in strengthening democracy and sustaining public confidence in the electoral process.

He reaffirmed the readiness of the Lagos State Police Command to provide adequate security support and respond positively to lawful requests from INEC in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi.