The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba, has blamed the increasing incidences of political violence in the country on some state governors.
Mr. Baba said this during a meeting with the leadership of political parties and other stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja.
He said the meeting was called to engage political parties’ leadership on the increasing trend of political violence and to present a common front in addressing the issues.
“We have been receiving reports of some State Governors who encourage political thugs.
“They use sub-national security outfits under their control to disrupt seamless and statutorily guaranteed campaign activities of parties or candidates with whom they hold opposing political views.
“In so doing, they deploy their powers and influence to either prevent the mounting of campaign billboards or pull them down.
“They also deny political opponents of spaces to undertake their campaigns or peaceful political congregations in contravention of the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 (As amended),” he said