The Nasarawa State Police Command has urged political parties to reschedule their rallies and gatherings planned for October 10. This appeal was made necessary due to a major event scheduled to take place at Lafia Square on the same day. The North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be held on Saturday, and the police need to make adequate security arrangements for the event.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is expected to attend the APC rally. To ensure her safety and smooth movement, the police need to reschedule other political activities planned for the same day. This measure will also help prevent possible clashes between supporters of different political parties.
The police command recognises and respects the constitutional rights of all political parties to freedom of association, peaceful assembly, and political participation. However, in the interest of public safety and peaceful conduct of political activities, the Command urges all political stakeholders to cooperate with this advisory. The police aim to provide a level playing field for all political parties.
The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by SP Ramhan Nansel on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Shetima Muhammed. The police command is committed to ensuring that political activities are conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law. They appreciate political parties, their supporters, and members of the public for their understanding and cooperation.
Rescheduling other political activities will enable the police and other security agencies to make necessary arrangements for the APC event. This will also help avert attempts by hoodlums to hijack political activities. The police command is working to ensure that all political activities are conducted peacefully.
The North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement of the APC is a significant event, and the police need to ensure adequate security. The event will take place at Lafia Square on Saturday, and the police are working to prevent any potential clashes or disruptions.
The police command has reiterated its commitment to providing a level playing field for all political parties. They urge all political stakeholders to cooperate with the advisory to ensure public safety and peaceful conduct of political activities.
Key points
- The Nasarawa State Police Command has appealed to political parties to reschedule rallies and gatherings planned for October 10.
- The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is expected to attend the APC rally at Lafia Square on Saturday.
- The police aim to prevent clashes between supporters of different political parties and ensure peaceful conduct of political activities.
