AnambraDecides: Soludo’s Aide Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Compromise Police Role in Election

The Special Adviser on Media to the Anambra State Governor, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, has raised alarm over an alleged plot by some senior police officers to influence the outcome of the ongoing governorship election in the state.

In a statement released on Saturday, Opara called on the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take immediate notice of the development, warning that any compromise in security coordination could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

According to him, there are reports alleging that Commissioner of Police Fidelis Ogarabe, who came into the state with the INEC monitoring team, and ACP Adamu Kaila Babangida, Commander of MOPOL 29 Awka, were allegedly coordinating some divisional police officers in activities capable of compromising the election.

“We have credible information that certain officers are allegedly coordinating police commanders for rigging activities in parts of the state. This development, if true, poses a grave threat to the credibility of the election,” Opara stated.

He urged the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate the allegations urgently to ensure that the neutrality of the Police Force in the Anambra election is not questioned.

“Governor Soludo’s administration believes in a transparent process that reflects the will of the people. The Nigeria Police Force must remain neutral and professional in the discharge of its duties today,” Opara added.

He further appealed to voters to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding while exercising their civic rights, expressing confidence that truth and justice would prevail.

As of the time of filing this report, police authorities had yet to issue an official response to the allegations.

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