Tony John, Port Harcourt
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that political leaders would be more accountable if security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) restrict themselves to their constitutional roles.
Wike said that the use of security agencies and INEC by some politicians to manipulate the electoral system has encouraged them (politicians) to deny their constituents development projects.
He spoke yesterday, during a courtesy visit by the Commander of the 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Elijah Ebiowe, to the Government House, Port Harcourt.
Governor Wike said the only way the nation can make progress is when things are done correctly. He said: “The only way this country can grow is if things are done right. One of the reasons Nigerian leaders refuse to perform is because some of them connive with INEC and security agencies to rig.
“Nobody cares, because whether or not you perform, they will use security agencies and INEC to manipulate the electoral process “.
The governor noted that the State Government would continue to partner with the Nigerian Air Force for the promotion of security, adding that the government would support the Nigerian Air Force to fight crime and criminality in the state.
He warned the military against being dragged into the settlement of civil disputes .