Some political parties have adopted special security measures in a move to better protect their officials and supporters as the campaigns intensify ahead of the elections.
“We have no such arrangement . We place all our hope and trust in God,” he said.
While ruling out setting up an internal security arrangement, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba urged Nigerians to prevail on the federal government to make the country secure for everyone including the political parties. “Like I said, the PDP is a law-abiding party and we will not do anything against the provisions of the law,” the publicity secretary noted.The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi decried the poor security architecture in the country, noting that the Federal Government has not demonstrated the required commitment to protection of lives and properties of Nigerians.
Meanwhile, the National President, Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, Mr. Chris Adigwu has said there was a need for citizens, politicians, and the government to engage licensed private security guards for improved security. “Also, it’ll be great if the government allow licensed private security guards companies to carry arms. Owners of licensed PGCs are usually profiled by the Department of State Security Service and our personnel are well-trained.
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