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Fintiri assures level playing ground for peaceful election in Adamawa
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has pledged to provide a level playing ground for peaceful, free, fair and credible elections in the state.
Fintiri stated this at a one-day retreat for senior police officers and political actors in preparation for the 2023 general elections on Thursday in Yola.
The exercise was being organised by the Police Command in the state.
He said the retreat would assist in creating awareness of the need for stakeholders’ contribution towards the conduct of a free, fair and peaceful election, adding that, “to achieve these, roles have to be clearly defined for all stakeholders”.
The governor commended Commissioner of Police, Sikiru Akande for the initiative and pledged state government support to security agencies to enable them to protect lives and property as well as ensure peaceful elections.
Fintiri urged stakeholders to fully cooperate and contribute towards a peaceful election in the state and country at large.
In his remarks, Daniel Sokari-Pedro, AIG zone 3, represented by Akande assured to provide an enabling environment for a peaceful election.
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The police commissioner, who is the Co-Chairman, Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), appreciated the government and the people of Adamawa for their support and cooperation.
He called on all stakeholders to continue to cooperate with the police and other security agencies towards ensuring a peaceful election.
Also; Jameel Elyaqub, Administrative Secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa, said the commission was doing everything possible to ensure credible elections in the county.
According to him, a credible and peaceful election could be achieved with the support of the police and other stakeholders.
He, however, decried the low collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by the electorates in the state.
The INEC official tasked political parties, candidates and other stakeholders with voter education to mobilise participation in PVC collection.
He also urged politicians to shun vote buying, warning that such nefarious acts would not be condoned. (NAN)
