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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to conduct free and credible elections in Edo, Ondo, Anambra, and other states before the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this assurance during a two-day retreat program for 10 Resident Electoral Officers. Yakubu revealed that the commission has made 142 recommendations to improve the electoral process in Nigeria. These reforms aim to enhance transparency and credibility. While some recommendations require legislative action from the National Assembly, others will be implemented by security agencies or INEC itself. The INEC Chairman urged Nigerians to be patient, promising that the commission…

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has advocated for a decentralised police system, stressing that Nigeria’s security challenges require a more professional and ethical approach. Bamidele made this call during the University of Ilorin’s annual distinguished Personality Lecture, organised by the Department of Political Science. He emphasised that recruiting more officers would not solve the country’s problems. “The numerous problems of the Nigerian Police are well known. However, simply recruiting more officers will not solve the problem. Nigeria needs an ethical and highly professional Police system that respects and protects civil rights.” Bamidele urged establishing state police forces, with proper control mechanisms,…