Ahead of Saturday February 3rd rerun and bye- elections across 26 states of the country, the Department of State Services (DSS) has charged the electorates and participating political parties to be of good conduct during and after the exercises.
According to a statement by Dr Peter Afunanya, Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, the Service equally urged the contending parties to shun all acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order. Also, politicians and their supporters must strive to adhere to the electoral act and procedure.
Advising citizens to be patriotic and loyal to the Nigerian nation, the DSS also urged . Public commentators, social critics and key players in the public space to consider the peace of the country over and above their personal or group interests.
The DSS in the statement also admonished the Media, Civil Society and Community Based Organisations to shun divisive tendencies and fake narratives likely to undermine national order.
It is unarguable that it is only if there is a livable country that individuals, groups or corporate bodies can pursue and realise their legitimate businesses and ambitions.
The Service, therefore, advises those engaging in subversive endeavours or desirous of doing so to desist from such; as it will not hesitate to bring defaulters, no matter how highly placed, to face the full weight of the law.
Afunanya said the Service will work with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), other sister security and law enforcement agencies and indeed all stakeholders to ensure a hitch-free election.
He said the secret Police will continue to implement proactive measures to achieve the desired stability in the country. cycle Elections: DSS Enjoins Stakeholders To Promote Peace.
Ahead of Saturday February 3rd rerun and bye- elections across 26 states of the country, the Department of State Services (DSS) has charged the electorates and participating political parties to be of good conduct during and after the exercises.
According to a statement by Dr Peter Afunanya, Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, the Service equally urged the contending parties to shun all acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order. Also, politicians and their supporters must strive to adhere to the electoral act and procedure.
Advising citizens to be patriotic and loyal to the Nigerian nation, the DSS also urged . Public commentators, social critics and key players in the public space to consider the peace of the country over and above their personal or group interests.
The DSS in the statement also admonished the Media, Civil Society and Community Based Organisations to shun divisive tendencies and fake narratives likely to undermine national order. It is unarguable that it is only if there is a livable country that individuals, groups or corporate bodies can pursue and realise their legitimate businesses and ambitions. The Service, therefore, advises those engaging in subversive endeavours or desirous of doing so to desist from such; as it will not hesitate to bring defaulters, no matter how highly placed, to face the full weight of the law.
Afunanya said the Service will work with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), other sister security and law enforcement agencies and indeed all stakeholders to ensure a hitch-free election.
He said the secret Police will continue to implement proactive measures to achieve the desired stability in the country.
