The Adamawa State Police Command has warned political parties and candidates against violence, hate speech, vote-buying and intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Commissioner of Police, Kabir Umar Hassan, issued the warning on Tuesday while leading members of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) at the signing of a peace accord by gubernatorial candidates in Yola, the state capital.
The event, held at the Government House, brought together governorship candidates, political party chairmen and other stakeholders who pledged to support peaceful, issue-based and violence-free campaigns and elections.
Hassan said the police, in collaboration with other security agencies under the ICCES, would provide a safe environment and a level playing field for all political parties and candidates during the electoral process.
He, however, warned politicians and their supporters against actions capable of threatening the peace and security of the state.
The CP said security agencies would remain professional, impartial and firm in enforcing the law before, during and after the elections.
He urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to respect the terms of the peace accord and refrain from acts capable of triggering violence.
Hassan specifically called on stakeholders to shun violence, hate speech, vote-buying and intimidation, urging them to resolve political disputes through lawful and legitimate channels.
The police commissioner said the peace accord was designed to promote tolerance, mutual respect and responsible political engagement among political parties, candidates and their supporters throughout the electoral process.
The Command also appealed to members of the public to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security agencies to ensure peaceful political activities across the state.
The signing comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, with security agencies expected to play a critical role in preventing political violence and maintaining public order before, during and after the polls.
