Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, the Kogi State Police Command has assured political parties of adequate security and peaceful conduct of the polls. Police warned against electoral violence as parties signed a peace accord in Lokoja, the state capital. The command stressed its commitment to ensuring a violence-free election process, with parties pledging to conduct their campaigns and political activities peacefully in line with the agreement.

Security agencies and electoral stakeholders in Kogi State have begun early preparations ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, with a focus on preventing election-related violence. According to Premium Times, officials at a strategy meeting called for stronger collaboration among security bodies, compliance with electoral laws, and peaceful political campaigns across the state. The initiative is aimed at ensuring a credible and violence-free electoral process in Kogi when Nigerians return to the polls in 2027.

In preparation for the Osun 2026 elections, Commissioner of Police Gotan has advised political parties to notify the police prior to holding any political rallies. This measure aims to ensure a peaceful, credible, and violence-free electoral process, highlighting the responsibilities expected of all political actors and their supporters.

Oyo State Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga has warned political leaders and their supporters against making inflammatory statements that could trigger violence during the electioneering period. He issued the caution on Tuesday, September 8, at a symposium on peaceful electoral conduct in Oyo State themed “Beyond Political Rhetoric,” urging politicians not to turn electoral contests into warfare, according to Tribune Online.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that politicians and political parties using abusive, intemperate, or inflammatory language during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election could face a ₦10 million fine and up to 12 months in prison. According to Information Nigeria, the penalties are provided for under the Electoral Act 2026, and the warning comes amid a fresh wave of threats by political office holders in the country.

Media organizations and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria are implementing strategies to address the spread of fake news, misinformation, and hate speech in preparation for the upcoming Osun governorship and 2027 general elections, according to Punch.