Stephanie Peter, Uyo
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the Commissioner of Police deployed for the August 15 governorship election, Mr. Samuel Etaifo, to ensure a peaceful and credible election.
According to ARISE News, Oyintiloye made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, saying the police must remain neutral and ensure the protection of voters throughout the electoral process.
“I want to appeal to the Commissioner of Police deployed for the election to ensure adequate protection of the electorate at all stages of the electoral process,” he said.
Oyintiloye noted that the election was already generating tension, stressing that the police had a responsibility to protect voters and safeguard the integrity of the ballot before, during and after the exercise.
“The protection of the electorate before, during and after the election should be the major priority of the police,” he said.
He added that adequate security is critical to the conduct of a free, fair and credible election.
“A credible election can only take place in a peaceful environment. That is why we are urging security agencies, particularly the police, to maintain a peaceful atmosphere,” he said.
