The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies have convened a stakeholders’ meeting in Ahoada, Rivers State, where political parties and candidates from three local government areas signed a peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting, held at the Ahoada Area Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, brought together political stakeholders from Ahoada East, Ahoada West and Emohua Local Government Areas.
Security agencies in attendance included the Joint Military Task Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Immigration Service and Federal Road Safety Corps, among others.
During the deliberations, participants emphasised the importance of political tolerance, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and strict compliance with electoral laws and regulations.
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Candidates of various political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party, African Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), signed the peace accord and pledged to ensure peaceful campaigns and elections.
They also agreed that political differences must not result in violence, intimidation, hate speech or electoral malpractice.
The initiative reflects a collective commitment by INEC, political parties, candidates, local government authorities and security agencies to promote credible elections and protect lives and property.
Stakeholders urged residents of Ahoada East, Ahoada West and Emohua to remain peaceful, law-abiding and politically tolerant while exercising their democratic rights.
They stressed that political competition must not be allowed to undermine the peace, unity and security of communities across the three local government areas.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Ahoada East Local Government, Chairman Moses Hamilton C., disclosed the development.
