Ahead of the gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Governors from the South East have urged residents to confidently go out on Saturday, November 6, and vote for any candidate of their choice, IgbereTV reports.
In a statement by the Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, the governors say they are aware of the present challenges but also know that measures have been put in place to ensure that the election is conductive peacefully.
Security has been a major issue in the build up to the polls, however, the South East Governors assured that they are working with security agencies, local security personnel and leaders of various communities, to protect the lives of the people.
Speaking about the sit-at-home orders by various groups of agitators, the governors disclosed that they are in dialogue with leaders of the various groups in a bid to ensure that they desist from disturbing the peace.
The governors thanked Ohaneze Ndigbo for proffering various solutions regarding the agitation, noting that they will meet with the Federal Government on the issues including deploying political solutions in the case of Nnamdi Kanu which they say has already been initiated.
They also thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their determination to hold the Anambra election, promising to support and help the electoral body to ensure a free, fair, and violence-free election.
The statement from the South East Governors comes a few hours after Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, ordered the restriction of vehicular movement in Anambra State.
The IGP in a statement issued on Thursday said the restriction is part of measures aimed at protecting the sanctity of the electoral process on November 6.
According to the statement, there would be no movement of vehicles in and out of Anambra State from 11:59 pm on Friday, November 5 to 11:59 pm on Saturday, November 6.
“The IGP noted that the restriction order has become necessary following pointers from the Election Security Threats Assessments conducted by the Force which indicate a high likelihood of infiltration by criminally-minded individuals to Anambra State, before, during and after the polls,” the statement read
