Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has advised the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to avoid taking sides in the state’s political issues.
Governor Fubara emphasized the need for professionalism and ethical standards during a ceremony in Port Harcourt on Tuesday when he gave vehicles to the police force.
Fubara underlined that police personnel should remain politically impartial and promised them that his government would not utilize them for political ends.
The governor also urged officers to consider leaving a positive legacy for their families and the people of Rivers State.
He emphasized that their behaviours should demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and a dedication to helping the community.
Fubara said:
“I need to say this so that you will understand. When you (Disu) came into Rivers State, and I had my encounter with you, I requested for only one thing: That I will never ask you to do what is wrong, so do what is right. Protect the lives and property of Rivers people. Don’t be partisan.
“We have seen those people that were partisan; how they ended. And, I am saying it here, to every one of you that is an officer that is being partisan: you will see how you will end.
“So, work in such a way that when your name is mentioned in this State, or your children come to this State, you won’t be scared. This is important.
“It is not to protect any individual. It is not to be one-sided in the political affairs of the State. Politics will come and it will go.
The enmity you are creating, for those of you that are partisan, will live with you forever.
“So, I want to advise you, I have said it before, and I am saying it again. I will never ask any of you to do what is wrong.
“My appeal is: stand on the ethics of your profession, protect lives and property of Rivers people. Be fair to all,” he added.
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