From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, Governor Yahaya Bello, has warmed politicians to desist from making inflammatory statements that can cause a crisis in the state.
The governor in a statement signed by the state commissioner of information, Kingsley Fanwo on Monday said the state government will not tolerate any statement capable of igniting crisis in the state and urged all the gladiators to abide by the rule of the game.
“The State Government cautions the political class against making reckless statements that could undermine security in the state as we will ensure that the responsibility to keep our people safe is not jeopardised by unbridled political desperation by the enemies of our dear state.
“Governor Yahaya Bello has assured security agencies of his iron-cast support in their efforts at combating crime in the state in line with the Agenda of his administration. Politics is not a crime but crime too is not politics. Anyone who threatens the peace of our dear state shall be made to face the full wrath of the law devoid of political, class, religious or ethnic considerations.
‘ The Kogi State Government wishes to commend the Joint Security Taskforce consisting of the Nigerian Police, DSS, the Military and NSCDC for their commitment to ensuring security across the State.
“The state governor, His Excellency, Alh Yahaya Bello, CON, has further reiterated his determination to make Kogi the most peaceful state in the federation by continuing to empower security agencies to protect lives and property,” the statement added.