OHAKIM WARNS AGAINST BREACH OF SECURITY

The Governor of Imo State, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim has warned that any person
or group who plans to create confusion or incite violence during the
elections in Imo State will face the wrath of the Law.
He made this disclosure in State Broadcast to the people of Imo state,
on the 2011 General Election, adding that the Imo electorate should
come out in their numbers and cast their votes according to their
consciences.
Governor Ohakim maintained that for months now Imo state had
witnessed intense but interesting campaigns for the general elections,
thanking Imo people for keeping the peace during the rallies, against
various provocations from some politicians.
“All those planning to create confusion, incite violence or disrupt
the election are hereby warned to rethink” he said.
The Governor declared Friday April 1, 2011 a Public Holidays for those
who registered in their communities to get home early enough for the
elections on Saturday.
He warned that during the election, movements from one booth or the
other are prohibited, adding that INEC Staff, whether Adhoc or
permanent must conduct themselves with transparency and patriotism.
He said that the future of Nigeria depends on the forthcoming
election, and all Nigerians must strive to get it right this time
around.
“I urge every citizen, big or small to conduct himself or herself in
orderly manner.  Everybody is enjoined to obey the Electoral
guidelines as stated by INEC” Ohakim said.