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| IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by Bekwarra(op): 9:56pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
The Inspector-General of police, Mr. Suleman Abba, on Thursday in Abuja alleged plots by some politicians to declare parallel election results, warning that the police would deal with such persons within the ambit of the law. He stated this during a briefing organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission for accredited observers for the 2015 general elections. According to him, the warning has become necessary following threats by certain politicians to declare their own results if what INEC announces does not go their way. He said, “We have heard some people are threatening to declare election results, we hope it is not true. If you don’t accept the declared result by INEC, the best way is to proceed to the tribunal. We are telling the electorate to remain and protect their votes and if it does not favour you, don’t take the laws into your hands. In civilised society, they don’t take the laws into their hands but go to the tribunal.” Abba, who emphasised the need for sensitisation of the political class, appealed to those who have no faith in the judiciary to have a rethink. He said, “The refusal to accept the result and resort to extra judicial activities is a threat to the electoral process. But where they don’t heed the appeal, the police will act within the law to protect the electoral process.” The IGP further pledged that the police would be loyal to the country, the constitution and activities before, during and after the elections. Abba canvassed one agent per political party at a polling unit and urged voters to leave the polling unit after casting their votes in order not to contravene section 129 of the Electoral Act. He said, “There is likelihood you will commit offence if you remain at the polling unit. If you remain there, the law says you should be orderly.” www.punchng.com/news/ig-warns-against-declaration-of-parallel-polls-results/ |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by GboyegaD(m): 10:21pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
I hope the returning officers are not compromised so that every party gets their exact votes and no need for announcing parallel results. |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by Nobody: 10:23pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
So mr Abba, what if GEJ annouces it through his cronnies, what will you do? Abi you no want chop again? |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by gen2briz(m): 10:28pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
Ok |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by shakaTheZulu: 10:37pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
Shey you don hear am Amaechi the thief You know say immunity no go save you then Buhari you hear am Release your boys to cause violent and watch the police use them as shooting practice this time #NeverAgain shall Buhari terrorise Nigerians Gej till 2019 |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by Akpan107(m): 10:48pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
I just pray Amaechi will read this...! |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by Akpan107(m): 10:49pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
I just hope Amaechi will read this...! |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by ej77: 10:53pm On Mar 19, 2015 |
That is what Apc is planin to cause crises in Nigeria. |
| Re: IG Warns Against Declaration Of Parallel Election Results by viczing(m): 12:18am On Mar 20, 2015 |
gen2briz:Tell those janjanweeds cos we go shoot shoot them |
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