…assures protection, sanctity of the ballot
By Okosun Dennis
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has warned politicians and their supporters in Edo and Ondo states that the force would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on anyone or group, irrespective of status that may want to sabotage the security arrangement being emplaced for the elections.
IGP Adamu reiterated in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, on Sunday that politicians and their supporters in the two states, where gubernatorial elections are scheduled to hold on September 19, 2020 and October 10, 2020 to conduct themselves properly.
He admonished them to play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process in the two States.
The warning was given after he reviewed the Election Security Threat Assessment Reports submitted by the Commissioners of Police from both States in a meeting held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
He said, “The Election Security Threat Analysis reveals amongst other indicators: arming and movement of political thugs, use of inciting statements during political campaigns, high likelihood of violence and possible cross attack by political opponents, misinformation/disinformation aimed at heating-up of the polity and deliberate efforts at delegitimizing government institutions involved in the electoral processes.
The IGP has therefore ordered the Commissioners of Police in the two States – Edo and Ondo – to rejig their preparations for the elections to accommodate and address the threats and emerging trends as contained in the security report.
He noted that the Force leadership is evolving customized security architecture to protect the people and ensure hitch-free elections.
Meanwhile, the IGP assures Nigerians, particularly the people of Edo and Ondo States that the Force remains committed to protecting the sanctity of the ballot in the country.
He reiterated that the Police would be neutral, apolitical and would work assiduously with all stakeholders in ensuring a level playing ground for all in the elections.
https://any.peopleandpowermag.com/igp-adamu-warns-politicians-supporters-in-edo-ondo-states/
About The Author
