The police command in Kano has instructed the immediate suspension of the presidential campaign grand finale of All Progressives Congress (APC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. THE GUARDIAN reports.Information Guide Nigeria
Worried by the raging political rivalry between the ruling and opposition parties, the police authority summoned the leadership of the three political parties to an emergency meeting Wednesday evening, where they were cautioned of possible security threats and untoward consequences of the multiple rallies potent.
A security source revealed that representatives of APC and NNPP objected to security advice, asking the police to grant permission based on the party that sought early permission, The police are prepared to deploy maximum force to resist any disobedience.NYSC portal
In a letter by the police, cited by The Guardian, the police said, “You recall that (three) political parties via APC, NNPP, and PDP informed the command of their rallies scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2023, within Kano metropolis.”
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“In view of the precarious security situation in the state and the country in general, the commissioner of Police summoned the representatives of the three political parties to an emergency meeting to find a solution to the impasse.”
“The statement signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Mu’azu Mohammed added: “The Commissioner of Police passionately appealed to the consciousness of the representatives that, this is not in their best interest considering the fragile security of the state.”
“It is therefore advice that all political parties postpone the planned presidential/national assembly rallies to a later date after the February 25 elections,” DCP Muhammed noted.JAMB Result
