Commissioner of Police Addresses Political Parties and Candidates
During a meeting with chairmen of political parties and their respective governorship candidates, the Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, emphasized the importance of a violence-free election. He urged the party leaders to encourage their supporters to refrain from any form of violence during the forthcoming election.
Assurance of Adequate Security
Commissioner Iwo assured the political parties and candidates that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, would provide sufficient security to guarantee a safe and intimidation-free environment for citizens to exercise their franchise.
Protection of Stakeholders andElectoral Materials
The commissioner reiterated that the police and sister security agencies would ensure the protection of all stakeholders, including electoral materials, to facilitate a peaceful and successful election.
Call for Cooperation and Information Sharing
Commissioner Iwo solicited cooperation and information from the political parties and candidates to aid the police in creating an enabling environment for the election process. He encouraged them to share any relevant information that could assist in preventing potential security threats.
Key Objectives
The Edo Police Command’s mop-up operation and engagement with political parties and candidates aim to:
Retrieve illegal arms and ammunition to reduce the risk of violence.
Ensure a secure and peaceful electoral process.
Protect stakeholders, including electoral materials.
Encourage cooperation and information sharing among political parties and candidates.
Provide adequate security for citizens to exercise their franchise without fear of harassment or intimidation.
