The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, Mr. Nasiru Oki has urged political parties and politicians in the state to stick to the rules guiding the electoral process before, during and after the December 5 governorship poll in the state.
Speaking on Tuesday, Oki observed that all the parties involved in the election were aware of the rules of engagement and must strive to operate within the ambit of the law.
He disclosed that on the election day, electorates are expected to go to their polling units, cast their votes quietly and return to their homes.
The police boss disclosed that nobody would be allowed to carry dangerous instruments such as guns, knives and cudgels to polling booths, adding that parties wishing to carry out campaigns must obtain police permit before embarking on such political events.
According to him, “People should know the rules guiding election and they should play by the rules. Nobody is allowed to do things that are unethical and against the electoral laws. Everybody should try and understand electoral laws and obey them.
“When you want to vote go to the voting place, vote quietly and return to your houses. You are not allowed to carry dangerous instruments like guns, knives and cutlasses to the voting centers. You will be committing an offence if you do that one.
“Go and ask for police for permissions before you go ahead with your campaigning. If you don’t do that you are committing an offence and we will not allow you. So anybody who is desirous to campaign in Bayelsa State should make sure that the police are adequately informed,” Oki stated.
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