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.

Nineteen political parties in Kogi State, Nigeria, have signed a peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to conduct campaigns and other political activities peacefully and in accordance with the law. According to Tribune Online, the agreement was reached on Tuesday during an engagement between the Inter-Consultative Committee on Election Security and representatives of the political parties in the state.

Political parties in Kogi State have signed a peace agreement ahead of the 2027 elections, with police warning against violence during the polls. At the event, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in electoral service delivery. All stakeholders were charged to work collectively towards free, fair, peaceful, transparent and credible elections in Kogi State in 2027.

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.

The Osun State Police Command held a stakeholders' meeting on Wednesday to address increasing political violence ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The discussions were notably influenced by the absence of representatives from the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC), as reported by Shina Abubakar.

The Nigeria Police Force's Kebbi State Command, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the judiciary have pledged to ensure a level playing field and strict law enforcement ahead of elections, according to Tribune Online. The commitment was made at a stakeholders' engagement themed 'Towards a Peaceful' election, as campaigns for governor and House of Assembly seats begin nationwide on 9 September 2026.