Police, NOA, IPAC Task Political Candidates on Peaceful, Issue-Based Campaigns in Plateau
Our Reporter
The Nigeria Police Force has assured political parties and candidates in Plateau State of its neutrality and adequate security deployment ahead of elections, while urging stakeholders to embrace peaceful and responsible campaign practices.
The assurance was given at an interactive session with political candidates organized by the Police and held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Jos.
The session, which brought together political candidates, party representatives, security agencies, the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, and the media, was aimed at promoting political tolerance, preventing electoral violence and ensuring peaceful polls.
Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Faniyan Ayodeji, who welcomed participants, said the Police has a responsibility to maintain law and order throughout the electoral process.
He assured that personnel would be deployed across the state to provide security and expressed hope that the elections would be conducted without loss of life. He called on all stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies.
Also speaking, the Chairman of IPAC, Chief Raymond Dabo, cautioned against the spread of misinformation and fake news capable of causing tension.
He stressed the need for integrity in the electoral process and urged eligible voters to ensure they possess their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
He called on parties and candidates to avoid disseminating false information and to promote responsible communication.
On her part, the State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Plateau State Directorate, Mrs. Kaneng Tabitha Pam-Hworo, emphasized the need for issue-based campaigns.
She urged candidates to avoid inflammatory statements and actions capable of creating hostility among parties and supporters, noting that electoral contests should not create enmity among citizens.
She called on stakeholders to embrace political tolerance, respect opposing views and prioritize peace and unity before, during and after the elections.
The programme featured an interactive session where candidates asked questions and received responses on campaign conduct, security arrangements and measures to prevent electoral violence.
In attendance were candidates, political party representatives, officers of the Police, Military, DSS, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NOA, IPAC, the media and other relevant stakeholders.
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