The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a pan-African Socialist Movement, has lauded the professional conduct of officers of the Nigeria Police deployed for Edo Governorship Election.
The movement, which is a non-governmental organisation, specifically commended Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba, for his forthrightness and patriotic role in the Edo Governorship Election conducted on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The President of PSM, Amb. Bestman Okereafor, gave the commendation in Enugu on Sunday while speaking to newsmen on observable positive security development 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 wish 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 towards 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 hope that INEC will uphold the principle of transparency in ensuring that the legitimate votes of electorate count without any influence,” he said.
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.
