Alhaji Halilu Hussaini Pai youths to election insecurity cannot be said to be insignificant. Corroborating this stand therefore is the fact that inability on the part of these groups(the transporters and youths) to play their roles in conformity with the laid down rules and regulations guiding the electoral conduct is a big minus which can mar its success. Available information however attests to the truth of the matter that touts are more of youths than the elderly and are easily prone to negative social behaviours. From our records“Area Boys” and “Garage Boys” with low or no value for the rule of law, decency and decorum are mostly used as political thugs hence the need for an occasion like this to seek avenue to positively influence our mindsets and value orientation. Let me reiterate the dangerous political dimension introduced into our polity consequent upon factions and unhealthy rivalry among members of the transport unions. The Oyo state episode which happened shortly before the 2011 general election and the very recent intra and inter Union conflicts in Ekiti state remain fresh in our minds. Members of the Association of Commercial Okada Riders and Tricycle Riders(ACCOMORAN) are not exempted. It is my strong belief that after we must have examined the factors believed to precipitate election insecurity from the angles of youths and transport workers, the subsequent electoral activities are likely to witness less violence, destruction and disruption of peaceful atmosphere. My heartfelt sincere appreciation to the Independent National Electoral Commission's management for reasoning in this direction to bring about this forum and also I wish to register my profound xviii Election Security: Stakeholders' Perspectives acknowledgement to the roles being played by our supporting agent, the donor body. I wish you all a very robust and fruitful deliberation which will culminate in an electoral process devoid of rancour and acrimony come 21st June, 2014. Thank you all and God bless. xix