Anambra Guber: IGP Warns Non-State Actors Against Disrupting Election
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Eastern Security Network (ESN) or any other non state actor against any attempt to disrupt Saturday’s Anambra governorship election.
The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun (IGP) who gave the warning during the signing of peace accord by16 the political parties participating in the polls in Awka, said the Nigeria Police had with precision targeted intelligence operations to identify, isolate and dismantle any network or individual floating acts of intimidation or violence during or after the election.
Represented by Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Ben Okoro, the police boss declared any to disrupt the exercise “shall invite an immediate, coordinated and overwhelming law enforcement response.
According to him, “Any person of group found bearing arms, brandishing instruments of intimidation, or performing unauthorized security duties outside recognised federal agencies shall be treated as an armed non state actor.
Represented by a former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), he called on INEC to ensure that the election was credible, urging the security agencies to protect and not intimidate while urging the traditional institutions to ensure proper guidance.
The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Joash Amupitan also asked all political parties, candidates and their supporters to adhere strictly to the principles of the peace accord.
According to him, the commission is the commission was committed to conducting free fair and peaceful election.
He disclosed that INEC has approved a final register of 2,802,790 eligible voters for the Anambra governorship election, adding that to facilitate maximum participation; the commission extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) until Sunday, November 2, 2025.