The Cross River State Police Command and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have renewed their commitment to working closely together to ensure peaceful, secure, and credible elections in the state.
The renewed assurance was given during a high-level stakeholder engagement held to strengthen inter-agency coordination ahead of forthcoming electoral activities.
Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the readiness of the Police Command to collaborate effectively with INEC and other security agencies to guarantee a safe electoral process across the state.
He stressed that early planning, intelligence sharing, and coordinated security deployment remain critical to the success of any credible election.
According to him, the Command has already intensified strategic preparations, including security assessments, identification of flashpoints, and operational planning aimed at preventing electoral disturbances.
The Police Commissioner also assured that officers assigned to election duties would operate strictly within the framework of the law and maintain professionalism at all times.
“We remain fully committed to providing a secure environment where every eligible voter can exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation,” he stated.
He further emphasized that the Police would remain neutral and firm in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities before, during, and after the elections.
INEC officials at the meeting welcomed the continued partnership, noting that collaboration with security agencies is essential for the successful conduct of elections.
The electoral body highlighted the importance of sustained engagement through established security coordination platforms to enhance logistics planning, voter protection, and the safeguarding of electoral materials.
Both institutions agreed that a proactive and intelligence-driven security approach is necessary to prevent electoral violence, protect voters, and ensure the smooth conduct of elections across Cross River State.
They jointly reaffirmed their commitment to working with other relevant stakeholders to sustain peace and stability throughout the electoral period.
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