Anambra 2025: IGP urges candidates to embrace peace before, during and after poll

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By Madu Obi

The Inspector General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has urged the political parties fielding candidates for Saturday's Anambra governorship election to embrace peace before, during and after the election.

The IGP, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Force Headquarters Abuja, DIG Ben Okolo, reiterated the importance of political tolerance and respect for democratic values, urging all candidates and their supporters to ensure a hitch free process.

He reaffirmed the readiness of the Police and other security agencies to provide adequate security for the election, pointing out that the police would remain neutral and professional in the discharge of their duties as always, through out the election period.

The Inspector General commended the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu, for his proactive security measures/ engagements and continuous advocacy for peace across the state.

The IGP warned that state - controlled security outfits would not be part of the security operatives that would carry out election duty, as any of the seen would be dealt with.

He also warned that candidates and other politicians would not be accompanied to the voting exercise to ensure unimpeded process throughout the state.

No fewer than 25,000 policemen have already been deployed to maintain peace during the election, in addition to other operatives from the sister security agencies.