The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 13 Police Headquarters, Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, AIG Miller Dantawaye, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Ama, to ensure that all personnel maintain the highest level of professionalism, neutrality and impartiality during the state’s local government elections scheduled for Saturday (tomorrow).
The AIG stressed that all police personnel deployed for the elections must remain strictly apolitical and non-partisan and discharge their duties in accordance with the law, professional ethics and the directives of the Nigeria Police Force.
In a press statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 13, ASP Chidera Oha, said the AIG warned officers and men against openly or covertly identifying with, supporting or assisting any political party, candidate or interest group before, during or after the elections.
The Zone 13 Police Command is in charge of Anambra and Enugu states.
The statement read, “The AIG warned officers and men against openly or covertly identifying with, supporting, or assisting any political party, candidate, or interest group before, during, or after the elections.
“The AIG further directed personnel to provide adequate security for all stakeholders and ensure that voters are allowed to exercise their civic rights in a peaceful and orderly environment, without intimidation, harassment, or discrimination.
“He stressed that the credibility of the Police during the electoral process depends largely on the professionalism, discipline, impartiality, and conduct of individual officers.
“The AIG therefore urged all personnel to remain vigilant, respect the rights of all citizens, avoid actions capable of compromising the integrity of the electoral process, and promptly report any security threat or attempt to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the elections through the appropriate channels.”
He reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to providing a safe, peaceful and secure environment for the conduct of the local government elections in Anambra State.
“All personnel are therefore enjoined to uphold the law, maintain neutrality, and remain professional throughout the electoral process,” the statement added.
