The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Tolani Alausa assured that the Police is prepared for a peaceful election as not less than 30,000 security personnel will be deployed, and that adequate preparation will be made for the movement of materials mostly in the riverine areas.
He noted that such an occurrence has happened in the past where all the election results were transported to Local Government headquarters or State office, adding that it is during this process that rigging or hijacking of boxes takes place.
“In Imo, governor Uzodinma has shown that the APC is a party to be trusted in the Southeast region and elsewhere in the country. The infrastructure renewal, massive empowerment of youths and women are all clear signal that Hope abounds in Imo.
He added; “We recognize the importance of a robust and effective Police Force, and we acknowledge the challenging tasks they undertake to ensure security and public order. However, this should never be an excuse for the violation of the rights of law-abiding citizens. We must strike a balance between maintaining security and respecting the democratic rights of our people.
In its judgement, the tribunal held that Suswam successfully established his case that irregularities took place in five out of seven LGAs in the Senatorial District.