Ondo election: IG warns officers deployed for election against engaging in conduct that violate the Electoral Act

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has called on police officers and other law-enforcement agents deployed for the for October 10 Ondo election to act in accordance with the Electoral Act and other extant laws guiding their overall conduct before, during and after the elections.

The Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

The IG warned that the full weight of the law would be meted out to anyone, no matter their status in the society, who engages in any electoral fraud.

He said police officers and other law-enforcement agencies found acting contrary to their oaths of office or in aid of clear electoral malpractices would be strictly and personally held liable with dire legal consequences.

The IG said adequate security measures had been emplaced to ensure safety of the electorates throughout the period of the governorship election and beyond.

He said adequate deployment has been in terms of manpower, marine and aerial surveillance and other assets of the force to ensure effective security coverage during the polls.

Adamu also cautioned politicians against political violence, vote buying, ballot box snatching, hate speeches and other unwholesome practices, saying these could undermine the peace and stability of the electoral process.

He therefore, enjoined eligible voters to come out en mass to freely and peacefully exercise their franchise in line with their civic obligation, without fear of intimidation.