Abia Police to Hold 10km Fitness Walk in Aba Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Abia State Police Command has announced plans to hold a 10-kilometre fitness walk in Aba on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen security partnerships and promote peaceful conduct ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The exercise, scheduled to commence at 7:00 a.m., will begin at the Area Command Headquarters, Aba, and bring together sister security agencies, mayors, community leaders, women and youth groups, trade unions, farmers, herders and other critical stakeholders.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen C. Chinaka, the initiative is part of the ongoing Community Safety Partnership Initiative of the Command aimed at strengthening collaboration between security agencies and members of the public.
The statement explained that the fitness walk was designed to promote physical fitness, build public trust, enhance cooperation and strengthen relationships among stakeholders towards ensuring the safety and security of residents before, during and after the 2027 general elections.
It added that the exercise would provide an opportunity for various groups and security agencies to work together in promoting peace, unity and a safer environment across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to maintain peace, protect lives and property and ensure security across the state.
The Police Command therefore invited stakeholders and members of the public to participate in the exercise as part of collective efforts to sustain peace and security in Abia State.
