National Publicity Secretary of CNPP, Mr Osita Okechukwu

Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed concern over the poor preparations by the Nigeria Police Force for the rescheduled general elections fixed for March 28 and April 11.

CNPP said it has observed some inadequacies in the Police build-up for the elections caused mainly by non-release of funds by the Federal Government.

In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of CNPP, Mr Osita Okechukwu, the body said it had an interactive meeting with Police top brass during which the Force complained of lack of funds to provide logistics for the elections.

"After our meetings with top police brass, we are meant to understand that funds for election logistics are yet to be released five weeks to the presidential election. This is our worry, as the police has to prepare and procure some logistics for the elections. It is not a one day programme," it said.

CNPP reckoned that for such a huge national assignment the police force is normally mobilized minimum of three months to general elections, adding that the timeline is to enable officers and men to be thoroughly briefed, trained, kitted and equipped for the elections.

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