2027: Abia police commissioner warns politicians against violence and intimidation

Abia State Commissioner of Police Wilfred Afolabi warned parties and their supporters against violence, intimidation, inflammatory statements and property destruction ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a peace accord signing in Umuahia, he asked parties to notify police in writing before rallies and other political activities so security arrangements could be made. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Prof. Sylvia Agu said the commission would remain impartial and urged candidates to accept the results or seek judicial redress if they disputed them. Party representatives signed the accord, pledging to pursue their political ambitions peacefully.