Nigerian Police Boost Readiness For Supreme Court Ruling On Kogi Governorship Election This Friday

Nigerian Police Boost Readiness For Supreme Court Ruling On Kogi Governorship Election This Friday

The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has issued a high alert to all personnel in anticipation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the 2023 Kogi State governorship election, set for August 16, 2024……. CONTINUE READING

The police are bracing for potential unrest resulting from the judgment, which will address the dispute between Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Alhaji Muhammed Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

To maintain public safety, the command has instructed all units and divisions to enhance visible policing and employ show-of-force tactics throughout the state.

An internal memo, dated August 12, 2024, and marked Ref: CJ:3910/KGS/DOPS/VOL.14/129, titled “Operation Order No.ID/2024: Delivery of Supreme Court Judgment on Kogi State Governorship Election,” outlines these measures.

The memo, obtained by SaharaReporters, states: “The Supreme Court of Nigeria will deliver its judgment on Friday, August 16, 2024, in Abuja, concerning the case between Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of the APC and Alhaji Muhammed Murtala Ajaka of the SDP, along with other gubernatorial candidates and their parties.”

It further notes that Ododo had previously been declared the winner by the Election Petition Tribunal and this decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal. However, the memo expresses concerns that the Supreme Court’s verdict could lead to unrest, as supporters of either side might use the outcome as a pretext for chaos.

To address potential issues, the memo outlines the police’s role, including: “Protecting lives and property; deploying personnel to strategic locations; placing all officers on high alert and ensuring visible policing; effectively patrolling highways and areas prone to political violence; and implementing contingency plans to manage any security problems before, during, and after the judgment.”

The operation will utilize manpower from various units within the command to ensure comprehensive coverage and preparedness.

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