Against Federal government's directive banning the illegal importation of rice into the country, the YPP Governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Senator Bassey Albert has reportedly smuggled truck loads of rice enroute Akwa Ibom State, with the alleged intention to use same in luring voters ahead of the Saturday March 18 Governorship and State House of Assembly election.

Eye witness account have it that so far some trucks of rice bearing the logo of the YPP and carrying the picture of Bassey Albert, have been intercepted in Bayelsa State by eagle-eyed security agents.

The rice were discovered to be contaminated and unfit for human consumption, with the bearers unable the disclose the actual source of the rice, hence the decision of the security agents to confiscate the entire consignment.

Meanwhile, a group, Akwa Ibom Integrity Alliance has urged the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies to be on the alert to ensure that the (illegally procured) contraband goods do not get into the State, as the quality of the smuggled rice has not been ascertained fit for human consumption by the National Food Drugs Administration and Control Agency, NAFDAC.

Speaking with newsmen, Tuessday in Uyo, the Chairman of the group, Barr. Stephen Abia, explained that the action of the YPP Governorship candidate goes against the law, and called on authorities concerned to investigate the allegations.

The group commended the Police in Bayelsa for being alert, and called on security agents in other neighbouring States to be on the watch with a view of preventing the rice which is bagged in blue colored bags from being smuggled into the state.

The group also urged the public to be on the look out to alert security services on the illicit activities of the rice smuggling politicians should they spot any of the contaminated rice around their vicinity.

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Browndiary:
Against Federal government's directive banning the illegal importation of rice into the country, the YPP Governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Se nonator Bassey Albert has reportedly smuggled truck loads of rice enroute Akwa Ibom State, with the alleged intention to use same in luring voters ahead of the Saturday March 18 Governorship and State House of Assembly election.

Eye witness account have it that so far some trucks of rice bearing the logo of the YPP and carrying the picture of Bassey Albert, have been intercepted in Bayelsa State by eagle-eyed security agents.

The rice were discovered to be contaminated and unfit for human consumption, with the bearers unable the disclose the actual source of the rice, hence the decision of the security agents to confiscate the entire consignment.

Meanwhile, a group, Akwa Ibom Integrity Alliance has urged the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies to be on the alert to ensure that the (illegally procured) contraband goods do not get into the State, as the quality of the smuggled rice has not been ascertained fit for human consumption by the National Food Drugs Administration and Control Agency, NAFDAC.

Speaking with newsmen, Tuessday in Uyo, the Chairman of the group, Barr. Stephen Abia, explained that the action of the YPP Governorship candidate goes against the law, and called on authorities concerned to investigate the allegations.

The group commended the Police in Bayelsa for being alert, and called on security agents in other neighbouring States to be on the watch with a view of preventing the rice which is bagged in blue colored bags from being smuggled into the state.

The group also urged the public to be on the look out to alert security services on the illicit activities of the rice smuggling politicians should they spot any of the contaminated rice around their vicinity.

Lies.

Rice not contaminated.