Conduct yourselves and play by the rules, IGP warns Edo and Ondo politicians- The Nigeria police are keen on ensuring that it plays its own part in protecting the sanctity of the Edo and Ondo state guber poll - The IG of Police Mohammed Adamu has issued a warning to politicians and their supporters in both states - Adamu urged politicians and their supporters to play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has issued a warning to politicians and their supporters in both states. The IGP in a series of tweets shared on the official Twitter handle of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Sunday, August 30, warned politicians and their supporters to conduct themselves properly, play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process. Read also Coronavirus: Engaging activities you can do to avoid boredom following the stay at home order Adamu gave the warning having reviewed the Election Security Threat Assessment Reports submitted by the commissioners of police from both states. He, therefore, ordered the police commissioners in the two states to rejig their preparations for the elections to accommodate and address the threats and emerging trends as contained in the security report. Speaking further, Adamu warned politicians and their supporters that the police force will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on anyone or group that may want to sabotage the security arrangement being emplaced for the elections. Meanwhile, the IGP assured the people of Edo and Ondo states that the police force remains committed to protecting the sanctity of the ballot in Nigeria. He reiterated that the police will be neutral, apolitical, and will work assiduously with all stakeholders in ensuring a level playing ground for the elections. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Read also N10 billion fraud allegation: IGP orders probe of Udom’s appointee Earlier, Legit.ng reported that ahead of the incoming governorship election in Edo state, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) charged its staff to maintain neutrality and professionalism in the performance of their duties during the election. The INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the call during a strategic meeting with the commission’s staff on Friday, August 28, in Benin. . In a related development, Prince Uche Secondus, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned the Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, against using Amotekun to rig the October 19 governorship election in the state. He also berated the federal government for signing into law the controversial Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), stating that the government had no business in church activities. While speaking at the inauguration of the 147-man PDP national campaign team, Secondus said, “Intelligence available to us shows that the outgoing APC government in Ondo state in its panic has hurriedly gone ahead to launch the local security outfit, Amotekun, with the aim of deploying them to intimidate and harass opponents." Read also Kogi guber: Huge number of APC aspirants is due to my efforts, says Gov Bello READ ALSO: Ondo 2020 local government election: Who stands a better chance? APC disqualifies Obaseki from Edo guber primaries | - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The Nigeria police are keen on ensuring that it plays its own part in protecting the sanctity of the Edo and Ondo state guber poll - The IG of Police Mohammed Adamu has issued a warning to politicians and their supporters in both states - Adamu urged politicians and their supporters to play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng READ ALSO: