The Nigerian Bar Association has expressed grave concerns over the Nigeria Police Force’s refusal to provide security for the upcoming Local Government elections in Rivers State, scheduled for Saturday.
The NBA’s reaction follows a statement issued by the state police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, indicating that the police would not provide security during the election, purportedly in compliance with a court order.
Reacting in a statement signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, on Friday, the NBA condemned the police’s decision as a “dangerous signal that invites lawlessness and undermines democracy.”
The association criticised the police’s stance, stating that their constitutional responsibility to protect lives, property and the democratic process cannot be abrogated by any court order.
“The Nigeria Police Force cannot shirk their…