I'll Continue to Be an Advocate of Free, Fair and Credible Election, Says Hope Uzodimma
- Owerri, the Imo state capital is currently agog as police senior officers are having a conference in the city
- Speaking at the event, Governor Hope Uzodimma told his audience that he is committed to free and fair elections
- The governor also admonished politicians to play by the rules when they are aggrieved instead of promoting violence
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Owerri - The Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has reaffirmed his commitment and advocacy for a free, fair and credible election.
The governor stated this as Imo played host to President Muhammadu Buhari and dignitaries from other parts of the country for the flag-off of the police senior officers conference in the state themed: 'The imperative of a Nigerian Police strategic plan for peaceful elections.'
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Governor Uzodimma commended the Nigerian Police for choosing Imo as their host state and appreciated them for their efforts in the restoration of peace and enabling environment for the national gathering.
Speaking on the theme of the event, Governor Uzodimma suggested that the candidates should be made to shun violence and challenge their differences in the court.
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He appealed to the federal government and the private sector to support the Police Force especially in their welfare, provision of logistics and equipping them to combat crime as this will motivate them to serve the people better.
President Buhari, in his address commended the governor for his efforts and love for his people by ensuring the security of their lives and properties.
The president also commended the IG of Police for achieving a peaceful and violence-free election which informed the signing of the Electoral bill for Nigerians to peacefully choose their leaders.
Speaking earlier, the IG of Police, Usman Alkali Baba commended Governor Uzodimma for his achievements in Imo
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He disclosed that the conference is about election and internet security, adding that they will review the security trends towards stabilizing the security system and ensure a credible electoral process in all parts of the country.
Present at the event were: the governor of Yobe, Mai Mala Buni, minister of state education, Goodluck Opiah, the deputy governor, Prof Placid Njoku, former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, among others.
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Very Important Personalities, top chieftains and candidates of political parties have been procuring customised vehicles that offer special protection in the run-up to the campaigns and elections.
Apart from ordering armoured vehicles, it was also learnt that politicians were applying for special police protection and procuring other security wares.
2023 elections: FCI to partner with other agencies to combat fake news
Meanwhile, FactCheck Initiative (FCI) has created a team for a cause that will involve partnering with the government and other agencies in other to have free, fair, and peaceful elections in Nigeria void of any form of violence in 2023.
The main aim of this cause will be to spot, examine and respond to the impact caused by any misleading information ahead of the upcoming 2023 general elections in Nigeria.
Adeoye Temitope, country director, FactCheck Initiative says stopping fake news and misinformation is the inspiration behind the project.
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