Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gryogon Augustine Grimah, has assured residents of a peaceful and secure electoral process on Saturday during the Local Government Election.
Speaking to the press following a security briefing led by Governor Bassey Otu, Grimah emphasised the commitment of the state’s security apparatus to safeguarding the democratic exercise.
The security meeting, which took place at the governor’s temporary office, was attended by the Deputy Governor, as well as senior officials from other security agencies, including the State Security Adviser, Major General Ubi Obono (rtd), and Chief of Staff Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar.
CP Grimah highlighted that the focus of the gathering was to fine-tune strategies to maintain order and ensure a seamless election experience.
" It was critical that we had to meet ahead of the election in order to strategise to ensure a peaceful exercise. The people of Cross River State are known for their peaceful nature, and we are confident that this would be reflected before, during, and after the elections," He stated.
The police commissioner urged citizens to freely exercise their voting rights noting that a coordinated deployment of resources across security agencies in the state had been achieved.
He assured citizens of a conducive environment for voting and also issued a stern warning to any individuals contemplating acts of violence or disruptions during the election.
'Anyone considering disrupting the peace and harmony of the state during the elections should abandon those thoughts now. We are all peace-loving people, and I urge everyone to work towards a peaceful election for the benefit of our state".
