The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed satisfaction with the performance of security personnel during today’s Ondo State governorship election.
According to reports from PSC monitors, police officers arrived promptly at polling centers and effectively upheld their constitutional responsibility of securing the election environment. Monitors praised the officers for being polite, civil, yet firm in executing their duties.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, who oversaw the election’s security operations as head of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, ensured seamless deployment of personnel across the state. Commissioners of Police coordinated security at the local government level, supported by senior officers, including AIG Benneth Igwe (Zone 7), Ondo State Commissioner of Police Abayomi Oladipo Peter, and CP Olatunji Disu of the Federal Capital Territory.
While the overall security arrangements were lauded, there were reports of isolated incidents of vote-buying, a persistent issue in Nigerian elections.
The PSC described the election security as credible and above average, earning commendation from the Civil Society Situation Room. CLEEN Foundation, a member of the Situation Room, also applauded the Commission’s proactive oversight of police conduct during the electoral process.