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Police chief cautions against political bias ahead of 2027 elections

Source: Premium Times · 21 Sep 2026, 18:55 UTC
Police chief cautions against political bias ahead of 2027 elections
Image: Premium Times · original report

The CARSPO 2026 conference is focused on creating a roadmap for security management during Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Police warning against political bias was issued at the event, which was opened on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by Secretary to the Government George Akume.

A warning against political bias by police ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections was issued at the CARSPO 2026 conference, according to Premium Times Nigeria. The conference is focused on developing a roadmap for effective security management during the elections. The supplied report identifies the event’s electoral security planning as its central subject.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume declared the conference open on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. The available material does not provide the full text of the warning, identify the police official who issued it beyond the headline reference to Disu, or give details of the proposed roadmap. It also does not state the venue, dates or other resolutions from the conference.

No reactions from political parties, electoral authorities or other security agencies were included in the supplied report.

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