Bayelsa Political Watch Warns of Election Violence Plot Ahead of November 11 Gubernatorial Polls

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In a stark warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies, the Bayelsa Political Watch has sounded the alarm on a plot to rig the upcoming governorship election in Bayelsa state. The group, led by Coordinator Nadione Harrison, has called on security chiefs to prevent further violence in Nembe Bassambiri, where 22 lives were lost in 2019. Nadione has also tasked the state government to collaborate with security agencies to protect lives and property on election day, urging candidates to eschew violence and focus on intensive political campaigns.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bayelsa Political Watch has alerted INEC and security agencies of a plot to rig the next gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state.
  • The group has called on security chiefs to prevent further violence in Nembe Bassambiri, following the killing of 22 people in 2019.
  • Nadione Harrison has tasked the state government to collaborate with security agencies to protect lives and property on election day.
  • The group has urged candidates to focus on intensive political campaigns and not deploy arms and ammunition to win elections.
  • The state government has banned activities of the Council of Chiefs and Youths' Council in Opu-Nembe to restore public peace and order.
  • The Bayelsa Political Watch has expressed concern over the deployment of innocent Corpers to violence-prone areas without reassurance from security agencies and INEC.

Statistics:

  • 22 people were killed in pre-Election Day violence in Opu Nembe (Bassambiri) in 2019.
  • The Bayelsa Political Watch has raised alarm over the increasing possibility of repeated violence in Nembe Bassambiri.
  • The state government has banned activities of the Council of Chiefs and Youths' Council in Opu-Nembe on September 2.
  • The gubernatorial election in Bayelsa is scheduled for November 11.

Sources:

  • The Bayelsa Political Watch.
  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
  • Security agencies.
  • State Government of Bayelsa.
  • Senator Douye Diri, Bayelsa State Governor.