The Edo State Police Command has said that the viral video of Agogo the Towncrier, an aide to Governor Monday Okpebholo, making a controversial statement about opposition figures is not true.
According to reports, Okpebholo’s aide could be heard in the video telling Monday Agbonika, the Commissioner of Police in Edo State, that he would give the police any member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who was found in the state.
He also called Peter Obi, a former candidate for president, a “stupid man.”
The video shows the police commissioner smiling during the conversation, which led some people to criticize him for how he reacted to the comments.
In response to the public outcry, Edo Police Public Relations Officer ASP Eno Ikoedem said in a statement on Saturday that the Commissioner of Police never supported, adopted, or agreed with what Okpebholo’s aide said.
Ikoedem also said that they are carefully looking into the comments to see if they have any security implications other than those of comedy and showmanship.
The Edo State Police Command has been made aware of a viral video that is going around on social media that shows CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, the Commissioner of Police for Edo State, doing his job. A comedian named Emmanuel Eghogho said some things in the video.
“The Command wants to make it very clear that the comments made in the video by Emmanuel Eghogho are completely his own and do not in any way reflect the views, position, or disposition of the Commissioner of Police or the Edo State Police Command.” The Commissioner of Police never agreed with, adopted, or supported the comments made.
“For the record, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc is still a dedicated professional and a non-partisan officer who is fully committed to the constitutional duties of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Command had already asked all political parties, their supporters, and the general public to conduct their political activities peacefully, legally, and without interference. The Command says again that everyone and every group has the right to follow their legal political interests.
The Command, on the other hand, wants to make it very clear that any act of violence, incitement, thuggery, or any other behavior that could threaten public safety and peace will not be tolerated in any form. The law will deal harshly with anyone who does anything that could break public order.
“The Edo State Police Command is still dedicated to keeping the peace, making sure the public is safe, and protecting democratic processes in all parts of the State.”
