DSS Allays Fears, Assures INEC Of Support To Conduct Free, Fair Election


By Aviashima Toom, Abuja

The Department of State Services (DSS) said, it has “reviewed the security situation” and assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its support to ensure a free and fair election.

This was contained in a statement made available to Newsmen by the Spokesperson of the Service, Dr Peter Afunanya, on Monday, at the end of a four day “Strategic Workshop for its State Directors of Security and Heads of Institutions which took place between 18th and 21st January 2023, at the DSS National Headquarters, Abuja.

This, the Service said was “part of its preparedness for the general elections.”

According to the statement, “The Service reviewed the security situation in the country and assured INEC of its support which is in line with the President’s pronouncement to the world to bequeath a free and fair election.

“The Commission, through its Director of Legal, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, educated participants on the Electoral Act 2022 and its implications for Security agencies.”

Meanwhile, the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who presented a keynote address on the preparation of the Commission towards the election also “assured the Service of the Commission’s determination to deliver a free, fair and credible election.”

As part of related training and courses outlined for personnel for the period, the statement further indicated, “A capacity building seminar in Public Relations was declared open by the DGSS on Monday, 23rd January 2023 for mid-level officers drawn from the State Commands.

“The DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi used the occasions to reiterate the need for professionalism and neutrality of personnel in the discharge of the Service’s mandate before, during and after the general elections.

“Of note was that at the end of the strategic workshop, participants pledged to work in collaboration with sister agencies, INEC and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that peaceful elections are conducted across the country.”

In a related development, the DSS on 16th January 2023, commenced a two-week Joint Service training programme at the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Abuja.

Participants are said to be drawn from the country’s Armed Forces, Police and other law enforcement and response agencies.

The Course was initiated by the Service to strengthen interagency relations in view of their separate and combined roles in the forthcoming elections.

“The Joint Service Course is designed to promote interagency collaboration and efficiency during the elections.”


  

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