FRSC prohibits political convoy escorts ahead of 2027 elections

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has prohibited its personnel from escorting politicians during campaigns for the 2027 general elections, warning against the use of official vehicles and sirens for political activities.

The FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, RS6, ACM Abimbola Owolabi, issued the directive during her maiden visit to the Cross River State Command in Calabar on Wednesday.

Owolabi said patrol vehicles and sirens must not be used for political activities or private engagements, including weddings and funeral processions.

She directed personnel deployed to campaign venues to focus exclusively on traffic management to prevent congestion and road crashes, warning officers against leading political convoys or providing escorts for politicians.

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The zonal commander stressed that official vehicles must not be used for unauthorised purposes. She also urged personnel to intensify public education on road safety, noting that sustained awareness campaigns could help reduce crashes and achieve zero fatalities.

Owolabi warned officers against extortion, corruption and other forms of unprofessional conduct, emphasising the importance of accountability in protecting the corps’ reputation.

“Misconduct by patrol operators and other personnel undermines public confidence in the corps. Officers must be extremely accountable across operational units,” she said.

She further advised personnel to prioritise their safety during enforcement operations and avoid unnecessary confrontations that could result in assaults, injuries or damage to their uniforms.

Owolabi urged officers to exercise professionalism and discretion when dealing with motorists, particularly in volatile situations that could escalate into violence.

On traffic management, she called for stronger partnerships with private operators to ensure that broken-down vehicles were promptly removed from highways and traffic obstructions cleared.

The zonal commander also stressed the need for prompt emergency response, effective rescue operations and intensified patrols to reduce road crashes and fatalities.

“I urge FRSC personnel to maintain high standards of service delivery, process official correspondence carefully and ensure requests for operational support are properly documented,” she said.

She encouraged officers to prioritise their health and utilise the National Health Insurance Scheme, noting that good health was essential for effective service delivery.

Owolabi also appealed to wives of FRSC personnel under the Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) to support their husbands in discharging their duties effectively and safeguarding lives.

(Punch)