Lagos Police Direct Political Parties to Give Advance Notice of 2027 Campaign Rallies

The Lagos State Police Command has urged political parties operating in the state to notify it ahead of planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities requiring security coverage ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, said early notification would enable the command to assess security requirements, deploy adequate personnel and make necessary arrangements to protect participants and members of the public.

Fatai made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, and published on X.

He assured political parties, candidates and their supporters that the police would provide security for their activities without discrimination or preference.

However, the commissioner warned that the command would not tolerate any action capable of disrupting public peace, threatening public safety or causing a breakdown of law and order.

He cautioned that political parties that failed to notify the command on time or disregarded established security arrangements, thereby contributing to a breach of peace, would be held accountable in accordance with the law.

Fatai recalled that the need for cooperation between political parties and security agencies was also emphasised during a stakeholders’ security engagement held on October 15, 2026, ahead of the general elections.

At the meeting, political parties and other relevant stakeholders were advised to maintain timely communication with security agencies and comply with established safety guidelines throughout the electoral process.

The commissioner reiterated the command’s readiness to provide adequate security for all political parties and ensure that their lawful political activities take place in a safe environment.

He urged party leaders, candidates and supporters to act responsibly and cooperate with security agencies to prevent violence, disorder and unnecessary disruptions during the electioneering period.

The police appeal comes as political activities gradually intensify across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Meanwhile, the command clarified that its request for advance notification should not be interpreted as a demand for police permission before political parties organise rallies. The police are constitutionally and statutorily responsible for providing security for peaceful political gatherings, while registered parties retain the right to organise lawful rallies and processions.