Rivers State Governor Siminiarai Hubala expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, early on Friday morning following the incident at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) office.
The governor, who arrived at the RISIEC grounds around 1 a.m. along with government officials, was responding to reports that armed police had taken control of the Election Commission facility.
Governor Tomihara was visibly upset and directly criticized the IGP for what he called the unwarranted police deployment.
According to the governor, the police officers deployed to guard the RISIEC office were withdrawn by the Deputy Commissioner for Operations, leaving room for another team of police officers to take over.
Hubala expressed her dissatisfaction and accused the police of overstepping their limits.
He further referred to the court’s ruling, stressing that it does not prohibit the holding of elections, but only restricts access to voter rolls.
Hubala refused to back down, insisting the election would go ahead as scheduled even without police security.
The governor said: “We came here this morning because we heard that the Nigeria Police, as they call themselves, are coming to occupy the premises of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. I had to come myself to find out if it was going to take place.” Something happens.
“What I heard is that some DC operation brought them here. He pulled out the police officers who were already guarding this place and let sick officers take over the place. .
“But I have to say this very strongly. We have received enough nonsense from this institution. We all know the court ruling. The ruling is that elections should be held. Did you specify a location that is not?
“They said not to hand over the voter list. What are they doing with it? The police won’t provide security. Is that the same as blocking the election? I don’t know what kind of relationship there is between the IGP and someone who claims to have so much power in the state.
“I don’t know what the relationship is because it’s starting to go beyond a normal working relationship. The government has written a letter setting out the judgment that should be given against him, and I believe that the judgment that he got from the Federal High Court and the He said he is acting on what he is calling.
“Even if we follow the ruling of the Federal High Court, did it rule that the election should be prohibited? Did Judge Riff, who handed down that fraudulent decision, say there would be no election? Technically, I said it doesn’t provide security, it doesn’t.
“We don’t need your security. We will provide our own security. After all, it happened in Anambra. This election must be held. If you like what you want to do, do it. The election must be held, the results announced, and the people sworn in.
“What kind of country is this? And when it comes to Rivers State issues, the story is different.
“You should be ashamed of yourself for calling yourself an IGP. Enough is enough. If you come back and ask me anything, I’ll come here. This is my property and you have no authority to prevent me from entering it.” There is no.
“If you try, part of your history as an evil and fraudulent IGP will include shooting Hubala. I think you have earned enough respect.
“Now, River Indians, I say to all of you who live in River, there will be an election. Whatever you want to happen, let it happen.”
