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The Lagos State Police Command has warned political parties to give timely notification of all rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The position was conveyed in a Sunday statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, was quoted as saying timely notification is essential to enable the command to conduct proper security assessments, deploy adequate personnel and make necessary operational arrangements to ensure the safety of participants, members of the public and the general environment.
He warned that parties that fail to comply and cause a breach of peace will face the law.
Fatai said, “The command reiterates its commitment to providing adequate security for all political parties, their candidates, supporters and participants during rallies, campaigns and other political activities, without discrimination or preference.
“However, the command will not tolerate any act capable of disrupting public peace, threatening public safety or resulting in a breakdown of law and order.
“Any political party that fails to provide timely notification or disregards established security arrangements, thereby contributing to a breach of peace, will be held accountable in accordance with the law.”
According to the statement, the position was also emphasised during the recent 2027 General Elections Stakeholders’ Security Engagement, held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, where political parties and other relevant stakeholders were reminded of the need for cooperation, timely communication and strict adherence to security guidelines throughout the electoral process.
The command reaffirmed its readiness to provide adequate security coverage for all political parties, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for their lawful political activities.
The commissioner therefore urged all political parties to demonstrate responsibility, cooperate with security agencies and ensure that their rallies, campaigns and other political activities are conducted peacefully and in strict compliance with the law.
