A former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has begged the Independent National Electoral Commission to handle deployment of security personnel during the elections.
His words, “As we approach the general elections, there is a need to lend one’s voice to ensuring that a peaceful, free, fair and credible election is conducted by INEC.
“Shortly before the former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, left office, I watched a programme where there was an argument about who should be in control of police personnel posted to work with the Independent National Electoral Commission during elections.
“Whilst the former IGP was of the opinion that the police should be in charge, the INEC chairman thought otherwise, stating that INEC ought to be in charge.”
“As we approach the general elections, there is a need to lend one’s voice to ensuring that a peaceful, free, fair and credible election is conducted by INEC.
“Shortly before the former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, left office, I watched a programme where there was an argument about who should be in control of police personnel posted to work with the Independent National Electoral Commission during elections.
“Whilst the former IGP was of the opinion that the police should be in charge, the INEC chairman thought otherwise, stating that INEC ought to be in charge.”
