President Bola Tinubu has charged the Nigeria Police Force to remain strictly politically neutral and uphold the highest standards of professionalism ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The President gave the charge at the 2026 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Owerri, Imo State. His address was delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

President Tinubu said every Nigerian, irrespective of political affiliation, ethnicity, religion, social status or location, must feel protected by the police.

He stressed that the Force must be seen as a national institution serving the Nigerian people and protecting the constitutional order, rather than advancing any political interest.

According to him, police neutrality is essential to building public confidence in the electoral process and strengthening trust in Nigeria's democracy.