…As aspirants sign peace accord
By Stephanie Ikanone Odiete
Ahead of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) primary for the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), seat, slated for Sunday May 23rd 2022, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Sapele Police Station, CSP Harrison Nwabuisi, has charged those jostling for the ticket to maintain high level of peace.
The DPO, warned that the aspirants and their supporters must enshew politics of bitterness and rancour.
The Sapele police Boss, Nwabuisi, gave the charge on Friday May 20th, 2022, when he invited the aspirants to his office for a peace meeting.
He appealed to the aspirants to caution their followers, insisting that there is no permanent enemy in the game of politics.
“We want to thank you for coming, we must let you know that you are all brothers in one way or the other, we want to assure you that security has been put in place to ensure that the primaries is peaceful.
“Please talk to your supporters, and if you notice anything unusual please let us know”.
He asserted that what has brought the aspirants together was bigger than what would tear them apart.
CSP Harrison further added that the importance of signing the peace treaty is for the aspirants to ensure that there is peace during the party Primaries.
Responding, Chief Perkins Umukoro suggested that security men should be more vigilant than ever, adding that they should not give room to hoodlums, as those who do not have anything to do with the election should not be allowed to come close to the venue.
He emphasized on the need for more security men to be drafted to the venue of accreditation down to the voting venue.
Mr Harrison Ekeleme who spoke in the same vein commended the Police and DSS for taking the initiative, he however emphasize on the need for delegates to carry a valid means of identification to avoid harrassment from security personnel.
Others who spoke at the meeting include Mr Festus Pemu, Mr Richard Randy Okotie, Mr Ighoyota Lucky and Mr Felix Ayemidejor.
They called on security men to be very watchful and advising those who have nothing to do with the election to abstain from the venue adding that it is an election for delegates only.
Meanwhile, a peace accord has been reached by the aspirants to ensure that the primaries was conducted in conducive and peaceful environment.
The Accord was signed by the sitting member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Felix Anirah, Mr Richard Randy Okotie, Chief Perkins Umukoro, Mr Festus Pemu and Mr Ighoyota Lucky.
