Olu Samuel

The Kogi state Resident Electoral commissioner,Dr Shehu Wahab has said that the commission is fully prepared for the conduct of the 2027: general election in the state.

The commissioner was speaking on Monday in Lokoja at a critical stakeholders session with political party leaders and candidates held at the commissions state headquarters

Wahab said that the commission has put all arrangements in place to ensure that the electoral processes in Kogi State remain peaceful, transparent, credible, and seamless.

He however warned all stakeholders including the candidates for various elective positions and their supporters to ensure peaceful conduct during and after the election.

“As key players in the political ecosystem, your role goes beyond seeking public office; it extends to sustaining public confidence in our democratic process. Today, we want to address vital operational arrangements, security protocols, and compliance directives essential for our upcoming activities and future engagements” the REC said .

He said that PVC issuance is currently ongoing across our 21 Local Government Area offices.

“We strongly implore political parties, candidates, and community leaders to join hands with us in mobilizing citizens to pick up their PVCs at the LGA offices while we await the arrival and distribution of cards for subsequent phases”.

Dr Wahab said public awareness campaign is currently ongoing and to ensure maximum outreach, the Commission is actively sensitizing the public through regular media jingles across various radio stations in the state.

He said that in line with it’s strategic preparations for the 2027 General Elections, the Commission is conducting comprehensive internal capacity-building workshops led by our Electoral Operations and Voter Education and Publicity (VEP) Departments.

“These initiatives cover critical operational areas, including the Collation Support and Verification System (CSRVS), Electoral Operations Support Centre (EOSC), Voter Education, as well as Gender and Inclusivity training to ensure every segment of society is served effectively.”

He said that the commission has acquired fleet of vehicles to boost logistical capacity and guarantee prompt deployment during elections adding additional operational vehicles have been supplied to the State Headquarters and LGA offices.