Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has boldly challenged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), saying he’s willing to be shot if that’s what it takes to ensure the smooth conduct of the local government election.
This declaration came after Governor Fubara confronted a group of police officers who were allegedly attempting to seal off the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) premises on Friday morning.
The police had earlier announced, based on a Federal High Court ruling, that they would withdraw their personnel from the election scheduled for Saturday.
Speaking at the RSIEC premises, Governor Fubara criticized the IGP for what he described as partisan behavior, accusing the police chief of showing excessive loyalty to the FCT Minister. He insisted that a Supreme Court ruling, which bans caretaker committees in Local Government Areas, supports his decision to proceed with the election.
“Keep your security, I do not need it. It happened in Anambra State. This election must hold on Saturday. The result will be declared, the winners will be sworn in,” the governor firmly stated.
He added, “Enough is enough.”
