Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday received Senator Abdul-Azeez Yaradua at the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discussions on ongoing reforms to Nigeria’s electoral laws, particularly the proposed Electoral Reform Bill, which seeks to enable early voting for police officers and other security personnel deployed on election duty.
According to a statement released by the Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Senator Yaradua was accompanied by Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa; Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programmes at Yiaga Africa; and other stakeholders.
The lawmaker presented the draft bill to the IGP for review, professional input, and institutional guidance to ensure it addresses the operational realities of policing elections while protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
Itodo commended the Nigeria Police Force for improved electoral security in recent off-cycle polls in Edo and Ondo States, noting that the proactive strategies deployed contributed to peaceful and credible elections.
He also lauded the IGP’s recent awards as a reflection of his “commitment to professional policing and reform-driven leadership.”
Responding, IGP Egbetokun, flanked by Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, expressed appreciation to Senator Yaradua and Yiaga Africa for their advocacy towards a more inclusive and credible electoral system.
“The Nigeria Police Force will continue to partner with stakeholders in ensuring secure, fair, and transparent elections in Nigeria,” the IGP assured.
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