Foreword This publication is the product of an Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung(FES) workshop'Election Security: Stakeholders' Perspectives' in Ikogosi, Ekiti State, in May 2014. The workshop was attended by stakeholders in the electoral process to discuss and understand the perception of non-state actors of election security. It is unfortunate that the desperate acts of some politicians in collaboration with mostly the youths have continued to endanger the electoral process that should ordinarily bring them to power based on the decisions of the electorates through the votes the desirable factor of democracy. Elections that are free, fair and credible are speculated to usher in competent/reliable leaders that will pilot the affairs of society and consequently contribute to the progress and development of the society. This has remained one of our major targets. The stakeholders and in particular the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) and other transport unions which have played visibly huge roles most likely because of predominance of the youths in the unions in elections in Nigeria are encouraged to contribute positively in the electoral process. INEC has expressed understanding of their relevance and stated the need to actively involve these stakeholders in order for them to contribute to secured elections. It is our desire that this publication serves as a useful resource for the general public and all who have a stake in the electoral process in Nigeria as we all work towards the consolidation of democracy in Nigeria. We hope it awakens the consciousness of every citizen, groups and collaborating partners that they are all stakeholders in the process of elections and that the transport unions can play positive roles in the process. vi vii