LOKOJA — Nineteen of the 22 political parties expected to take part in the 2027 elections in Kogi State have signed a peace accord at the Police Command headquarters in Lokoja. The parties pledged issue-based campaigns without hate speech, violence or incitement. The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, promised a level playing field, while the Resident Electoral Commissioner said INEC had completed five of 14 scheduled election activities.