Ajayi, Ondo PDP Gov Candidate Warns Security Agencies: “Gov Election Must Be Peaceful”

By Ayodele Oni

The Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 Governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has told the Commissioner of Police in the State, Abayomi Oladipo, that there are imminent signs of security breaches ahead of the election.

Ajayi made the remark when he led members of the Ondo PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council on a courtesy visit to security agencies in the state.

The candidate made reference to the disturbance of PDP meeting in Ward 7 in Akure, by some suspected APC thugs that invaded the venue.

Ajayi maintained a repeat of such as preparations for election continue, could create challenges to peace in Ondo State.

He advised that “The security agencies should be on their toes to avert such occurrences as we prepare for the election proper.”

Ajayi admonished officers of the Nigeria Police on the need to play their role professionally before, during and after the election, stressing that all political parties must be made to play the game according to the rules so that peace can continue to thrive in Ondo State.

While welcoming the team to his office, the Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Oladipo,  said the committee should be rest assured that Police would be professional in carrying out their duties, before, during and after the gubernatorial election in Ondo State.

“Gone are the days when security agencies are used to rig election or intimidate politicians. This time around, we are going to carry out our duties in the most professional manner you can think of and I can assure you we will be out there to maintain and enforce peace as far as possible.”

A similar visit was paid to the office of the Commandant, Nigeria Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), John Ibiloye and the State Director of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) , Mr  M S Hussein.

Both agencies also showed commitment to the maintenance of peace currently being enjoyed in Ondo State and promised that everything at their disposal would be done for the people of Ondo State to continue to enjoy peace that is prevalent presently beyond the election period.