{"id":129772,"date":"2024-09-03T19:40:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T18:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/governor-fubara-urges-police-to-remain-neutral-in-political-matters"},"modified":"2024-09-03T20:59:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:59:26","slug":"governor-fubara-urges-police-to-remain-neutral-in-political-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/governor-fubara-urges-police-to-remain-neutral-in-political-matters","title":{"rendered":"Governor Fubara urges Police to remain neutral in political matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to avoid taking sides in the state\u2019s political disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a ceremony in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, where he donated vehicles to the police, Governor Fubara highlighted the importance of professionalism and adherence to ethical standards.<\/p>\n<p>Fubara emphasized that police officers should maintain neutrality in political matters and assured them that his administration would not use them for political purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The governor also encouraged officers to focus on leaving a positive legacy for their families and the people of Rivers State.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that their actions should reflect a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to serving the community.<\/p>\n<p>Fubara said, \u201cI need to say this, so that you will understand. When you (Disu) came into Rivers State, and I had my encounter with you, I requested for only one thing: That I will never ask you to do what is wrong, so do what is right. Protect the lives and property of Rivers people. Don\u2019t be partisan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have seen those people that were partisan; how they ended. And, I am saying it here, to every one of you that is an officer that is being partisan: you will see how you will end.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, work in such a way that when your name is mentioned in this State, or your children come to this State, you won\u2019t be scared. This is important.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is not to protect any individual. It is not to be one-sided in the political affairs of the State. Politics will come and it will go.<\/p>\n<p>The enmity you are creating, for those of you that are partisan, will live with you forever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, I want to advise you, I have said it before, and I am saying it again. I will never ask any of you to do what is wrong.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy appeal is: stand on the ethics of your profession, protect lives and property of Rivers people. Be fair to all.\u201d He added.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, described the event as a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment towards achieving safety and security of the State.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to avoid taking sides in the state\u2019s political disputes. Speaking during a ceremony in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, where he donated vehicles to the police, Governor Fubara highlighted the importance of professionalism and adherence to ethical standards. 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