The Department of State Services has warned individuals and groups against making incendiary statements ahead of the governorship elections coming up this weekend in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states.
In a statement made available to Vanguard on Thursday by the Director, of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS said any resort to violent language could cause upset for a peaceful and orderly election in the three states.
The statement said: “The DSS has observed rising trends and patterns of incendiary comments by some personalities of influence and representatives of non-governmental entities within and outside the country. Such statements run against public peace and harmony. “With the elections and the attendant contentions legally over, it is expected that we should forge ahead in nation-building without rancour or acrimony. This is against the backdrop that reckless rhetoric can lead to social unrest and instability, which can put the country’s well-being and the general safety of citizens at risk.
“The Service, therefore, implores all stakeholders, irrespective of their political affiliations or grievances, to engage in respectful and constructive conversations that promote collective understanding. It has thus become imperative that public commentaries should shift towards unity and peace necessary for national development and security. This should be our shared responsibility and indeed the priority of everyone.
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