…Cites overriding interests
CITIZENS COMPASS— The Zone 2 Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has directed its Lagos State Command to suspend ongoing electoral activities pending further instructions from the zone.
This was contained in a letter from the Office of the Zonal Chairman
Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos.
The letter dated Friday, November 13, 2026, and signed by Ven. Samson Kunle Popoola, JP, Chairman, PCRC Zone 2 Headquarters, was addressed to the Chairman, PCRC Lagos State Command,
All Executive Committee, PCRC, Lagos State Command, Apostle Kehinde Showemimo, and
All Ad hoc Committees, PCRC Lagos State Command.
Citizens Compass reports that the Zone 2 Headquarters comprises
Lagos and Ogun State Commands.
The letter reads: Following consultations and directives duly authorized by the National Chairman of PCRC and the Southwest National Vice Chairman, I hereby direct the immediate suspension of all electoral activities and processes relating to the 2027 elections within the PCRC Lagos State Command Executive Council.
This directive is issued with the overriding interest of unity, peace, institutional stability, and the preservation of the sanctity of our Constitution and electoral processes.
Accordingly, all concerned persons and stakeholders are hereby directed to:
1• Immediately halt all ongoing or proposed electoral activity relating to the 2027 PCRC Lagos State Command Executive Committee elections.
2• Desist forthwith from further electoral engagements, consultations, arrangements or activities aimed at advancing the said elections.
3• Suspend the activities of any electoral committee, candidate-screening committee, or both, constituted in connection with the proposed elections.
4• Refrain from taking any further steps that may create division, tension or unnecessary controversy within the Lagos State PCRC structure.
Please be informed that further directives and comprehensive guidelines on the PCRC Lagos State Command electoral process will be communicated after the conclusion of the forthcoming National Elections.
This directive takes immediate effect and is binding on all concerned.
Let us be guided by the greater interest of our noble organisation. No individual ambition or interest should supersede our collective responsibilities to protect the unity, integrity and institutional stability of the PCRC.
Your full cooperation and strict compliance are hereby expected.
Citizens Compass reports that the constituted Electoral Committee of Lagos PCRC held a meeting on
Monday, November 9, 2026.
It was gathered that, following vested interests by the leadership of Lagos PCRC, the electoral process has stirred divisions among members.
In the interest of peace, the Zonal Headquarters has directed that further electoral activities be suspended.
As at the time of filing this report, Lagos PCRC members awaited the next line of action.
