By Angela Nkwo-Akpolu
Ahead of the proclamation by the Supreme Court over who occupies the office of Imo State Governor, the State Police command has warned against any breakdown of law and order.
Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
Ikeokwu warned all the parties involved “to maintain decorum before, during and after the judgement”, adding that “whichever party that comes out victorious should be responsible and respect other people’s rights while jubilating and celebrating, and not to use such medium to ferment trouble or conduct themselves in a manner that could cause breach of the public peace”.
The Supreme Court had postponed the judgement from yesterday to today, following the sudden illness by one of the Justices.
Further, it warned whichever party that looses to also be peaceful and maintain decorum, as the loss will afford the said party to reflect, restrategise and prepare for the next election.
The Police assured Imo residents of their safety and enjoined them to go about “their lawful business without fear of molestation, as machineries are emplaced to ensure security of lives and properties of all and sundry”.
Further, the Police called on parents and guardians to warn their “children and wards not to allow themselves to be used by anyone or group to ferment trouble anywhere in the state, as any person or group of persons arrested will be made to face the full wrath of the law”, the Police warned.
Already, political tension has engulfed the State as different political camps lay claims of victory and how they will celebrate the outcome.
Front runners in the Imo State gubernatorial election, viz: candidates of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Hope Uzodinma; All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Senator Ifeanyi Araraume; Action Alliance, Chief Uche Nwosu; had dragged Governor Emeka Ihedioha to the tribunal, and Appeal courts.
Unsatisfied with the judgements in favour of Ihedioha, they headed for the Supreme Court.
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