The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday received Senator Abdul-Azeez Yar’Adua at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, for a high-level discussion on proposed amendments to Nigeria’s electoral laws, particularly the bill seeking to enable early voting for police officers and other security personnel deployed on election duty.
According to a press release on Tuesday, 12th August, 2025 signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Senator Yar’Adua, accompanied by Mr. Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa; Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programmes at Yiaga Africa; and other stakeholders, presented the draft Electoral Reform Bill to the IGP for review, professional input, and institutional guidance. The aim is to ensure the legislation aligns with the operational realities of policing elections while safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Mr. Itodo commended the IGP for the Nigeria Police Force’s improved performance in recent off-cycle elections in Edo and Ondo States, attributing the peaceful and credible polls to proactive security strategies. He also lauded the IGP’s recent awards and recognitions as evidence of his commitment to professional policing and reform-oriented leadership.
Responding, IGP Egbetokun, supported by Deputy Inspectors-General of Police present at the meeting, expressed appreciation to Senator Yar’Adua and Yiaga Africa for their advocacy towards an inclusive and credible electoral system. He reaffirmed the Force’s readiness to work with stakeholders to ensure secure, fair, and transparent elections in Nigeria.
