joshua….Says security agencies will deal ruthlessly with trouble makers
Political Parties and Political Actors engaged in the forthcoming November Governorship Election in Kogi State have been cautioned against inciting violence before and after election.
Babatunde Ishola, AIG Zone 8, gave the warning at a stakeholders meeting on Election Security with the theme: Strengthening Community engagement towards a violence free November 2023 Governorship election in Kogi State.
The AIG warned political parties and actors against self help during the forthcoming November Governorship Election, described election security as everybody’s business, warned that the security agencies will be ruthless against trouble makers.
The AIG said security Agencies would adopt zero tolerance approach to snatching of ballot boxes, said campaigns should be issues based, warned against inciting comments.
The AIG promised that the highest level of professionalism would be displayed by the security agencies during the Kogi Governorship Election, urged politicians to follow the rule of law, urged the electorates to vote according to their choice.
The AIG assured that everyone vote in the forthcoming Kogi Governorship Election must count, warned stakeholders that the forthcoming election would be hitch free.
The AIG urged Kogites to be conscious of the person they vote for, urged them to vote for people who are development personified, pointing out that the essence of seeking leadership is to offer service.
The AIG assured of a credible and peaceful Governorship election, promised that more men would be deployed to the State for adequate security, stressed that security agencies is working tirelessly to stem violence in the forthcoming November governorship election.
In his welcome remarks, the Kogi State Police Command, Hakeem Yusuf, said the meeting with stakeholders is strategic, assuring that the command is ready to conduct credible Governorship election.
