2023 Election: President Issues Strong Statement to IGP Alkali, Gives Police One Major Task
- Amid the growing fear of insecurity in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians not to fret
- He said the forthcoming general elections will be free, fair, and peaceful for electorates and other stakeholders
- President Buhari, however, charged the Nigerian police to up their game and restrategise ahead of the 2023 polls
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Imo, Owerri - In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari said the Nigerian police have a huge task ahead of them and must ensure they uphold it to ascertain a free, fair, and peaceful election.
As reported by the Daily Trust newspaper, the President said the current state of insecurity is the perfect timing for the police to re-evaluate their activities and strategise on ensuring the safety of lives and properties.
Source: UGC
Buhari stated this on Monday, October 31, at the opening ceremony of the police conference and retreat in Owerri, the Imo state capital.
While speaking at the ceremony, President Buhari urged the Nigerian Police Force to shun any ounce of partisanship and remain neutral and apolitical during the forthcoming general election.
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He also revealed that the police would lead the park of security agencies that will ensure law and order are adhered to.
President Buhari said:
“The conference and retreat will allow to discuss police as a lead agency for the election, for a credible 2023 elections, our democracy remains unshakable”.
President Buhari commits to police welfare
The President also reassured Nigerians that his administration would deliver the freest and fairest election in the history of Nigeria.
He said:
“My administration will leave a legacy of free, fair, and transparent election, I remain steadfast to this commitment.”
On the part of police welfare and reform, President Buhari said his administration remains committed to making it a reality.
2023 elections: INEC speaks on mapped-out plans ahead of polls, alleged call for chairman's sack
In another development, Nigerians have been assured of a free, fair, credible and inclusive election in the forthcoming 2023 polls.
The assurance was handed to Nigerians by the commissioner for information and voter education for the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to the commission, the INEC chairman's position is a serious one and Mahmood Yakubu cannot be sacked without due process followed.
Source: Legit.ng
