Ahead of the Imo State local government elections coming up on Saturday, September 21, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has enjoined members of the public to display civility by shunning acts capable of disrupting the electoral process during and after the exercise.
The Police also announced that restriction on vehicular movement would be enforced from 00:00 to 18:00 hours on election day, allowing only essential services, such as medical practitioners, fire service, authorized media and accredited electoral observers, to operate in order to facilitate a smooth voting process.
In a release from the desk of the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, he stated that the Commissioner has implemented comprehensive security measures for the local government council elections scheduled for September 21, 2024 stating that the measures were designed to ensure a credible, transparent, and safe electoral process across all 27 Local Government Areas.
The release stated that the CP emphasized the need for all political actors to adhere to regulations set by the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, ISIEC, as he also warned that armed security operatives were prohibited from accompanying VIPs to polling units to maintain fairness.
“Voters are encouraged to participate actively and assured that their safety remains a top priority. Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers will oversee security to prevent any breaches within their jurisdictions,” Okoye stated.
The Commissioner of Police reiterated that any attempts to disrupt the electoral process will be met with decisive action, reaffirming the commitment of the Imo State Police Command to uphold public peace and ensure a smooth election day.