The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a pan-African socialist movement, has lauded the professional conduct of officers of the Nigeria Police deployed to cover the governorship election in Edo.
The movement, which is an NGO, specifically commended Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba for his forthrightness and leadership role in the peaceful conduct of the election on Saturday.
The President of PSM, Amb. Bestman Okereafor, gave the commendation in Enugu on Sunday while speaking with newsmen on some positive security developments that were observed during and after the election.
According to Okereafor, the attention of PSM has been drawn to the Edo State Gubernatorial Election and sterling conduct of Nigeria Police officers and men.
“PSM wises to commend the professional conduct of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force before, during, and after the election process.
“Most importantly, the unbiased conduct of DIG Frank Mba.
“Mba has once again proven his continuous zeal, dedication, and passion towards enhancing equality and social justice aimed at further enhancing National Security.
“This is in line with IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s commitment to ensuring a just society devoid of oppression, favoritism or nepotism,” he said.
The PSM boss called on aggrieved political actors to seek redress in the court of law.
He advised the people of Edo to remain steadfast, law abiding, and peaceful.
“PSM hopes that INEC will uphold the principle of transparency in ensuring that the legitimate votes of the electorate count,” he added.
In another development, Okereafor urged Nigerians, Africans and the global citizens to join hands in promoting unity and cooperation.
Speaking on the commemoration of the International Peace Day held on Sept. 21, PSM called on citizens to shun and devoid all forms of racial discrimination, ethnicity bigotry and religious fanaticism.
“We must all strive to acknowledge our huge differences and chat a way forward towards a harmonious and peaceful society.
“Yes though tribe and tongues may differ in brotherhood we must stand as a people,” he said. (NAN)
