The traditional rulers made the appeal at the INEC interactive session with traditional rulers on the commission’s preparation for polls in Lagos.
The monarchs urged INEC to strengthen security in order to meet up with the challenge of whopping number of political parties and voters.
Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos and Chairman, Lagos State Council of Traditional Rulers, said that security was as critical in electoral process as logistics for the distribution of electoral officers and materials.
Akiolu, who was represented by Oba Mohammed Adio, the Onisiwo of Tomoro and Abagboland, Eti-Osa, said that the royal fathers had been supporting the commission and would continue.
“We have worked enough to create the environment for people to really come out; we have done our best as royal fathers close to the grassroots; but this is not enough, we need security.
“If we have enough policemen, it will help in the conduct of peaceful elections: Sometimes, most crises are as a result of the late arrival of materials and personnel.
“We have been asking for the cooperation of our subjects and we will continue to do that. Lagos has been very peaceful state, we will maintain that and remain law abiding,’’ Akiolu said
He called on the government to provide speed boats to access riverine communities and checkmate threats.
Also speaking, the Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka said: “As royal fathers, it is our duty to complement the effort of INEC and government of Nigeria during the election.
