Man O' War Nigeria Fct Command Official

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MAN O’ WAR NIGERIA – FCT COMMAND

FCT COMMANDER HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT OF INSECURITY ON FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS DURING RADIO TALK SHOW

Abuja, Nigeria – May 8, 2026

The FCT Commander of Man O’ War Nigeria, MC AR Ikumapayi, FWIP, today featured as a guest on Vision FM 92.1 Abuja during a one-hour live talk show focused on the topic: “To what extent can insecurity affect free and fair elections in Nigeria.”

Speaking during the program, the Commander emphasized that while free, fair, and credible elections are essential to democratic growth, prevailing insecurity across the nation poses a serious threat to the integrity of the electoral process. According to her, “Insecurity can limit free participation as armed groups and unscrupulous elements may hijack electoral processes, thereby scaring voters away from exercising their constitutional rights.”

She further noted that insecurity could compromise the fairness of elections through voter exclusion, vote manipulation, and irregularities in verification processes. “This ultimately endangers the credibility of electioneering in Nigeria,” she stated.

Highlighting another critical concern, the Commander explained that insecurity can distort the political playing field by enabling voter intimidation and creating unfair advantages for certain political actors. “Such conditions can significantly discredit the outcome and public trust in elections,” she added.

However, she also pointed out that the strategic deployment of security personnel during elections can enhance orderliness and boost voter confidence. She stressed that visible security presence reassures citizens of their safety while participating in the democratic process. In this regard, she advocated for the inclusion of Man O’ War Nigeria personnel, stating that “if given the opportunity, Man O’ War can lend credible support in creating a secure and conducive atmosphere for free and fair elections.”

In her concluding remarks, MC AR Ikumapayi encouraged Nigerians to actively participate in elections, noting that “democracy thrives on the mandate of the people, and legitimacy is derived from active citizen participation.” She reaffirmed the commitment of Man O’ War Nigeria to promoting peaceful electoral processes, adding that “we will continue to preach and support violence-free elections across the country.”

The appearance underscores the FCT Command’s ongoing commitment to national development, civic responsibility, and community-based security advocacy.

Signed:
AMC J S NATHAN
Provost Marshal
Man O’ War Nigeria, FCT Command

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