Edo police command reacts to viral of video of Governor Okpebholo’s aide threatening to hand over ADC members to the police and calling Peter Obi stup!d

The Edo police command has reacted to a viral of video of Governor Okpebholo’s aide threatening to hand over ADC members to the police and calling Peter Obi stupid in front of the Edo Commissioner of Police.

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In a video circulating online, the governor’s aide and praise singer is heard vowing to hand over any member of the African Democratic Congress found in the state to the police commissioner. He also referred to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi as a “stupid man.”. While he made the remarks, the CP was filmed smiling.

Some Nigerians perceived the CP’s demeanor while the aide made the remarks as a subtle endorsement of his action.

In a statement released today April 24, the command spokesperosn, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said at no time did the Commissioner endorse, adopt, or align himself with the remarks made by the governor’s aide. The statement added that the remarks made by the aide are being diligently interrogated for any security implications other than that of comedy and showmanship. 

Read the statement below

‘’The attention of the Edo State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media, showing the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, on official duty. In the video, one Emmanuel Eghogho, a well known comedian in Benin City, was seen making certain remarks.

The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the comments made in the video by the said Emmanuel Eghogho are entirely those of the individual concerned and do not in any way reflect the views, position, or disposition of the Commissioner of Police or the Edo State Police Command. At no point did the Commissioner of Police endorse, adopt, or align himself with the remarks made. However, those remarks are being diligently interrogated for any security implications other than that of comedy and showmanship.

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For the avoidance of doubt, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc remains a thorough professional and a non-partisan officer who is fully committed to the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force.

It will be recalled that the Command had earlier called on all political parties, their supporters, and the general public to conduct their political activities peacefully, lawfully, and without hindrance. The Command reiterates that every individual and group is free to pursue their legitimate political interests in accordance with the law.

However, the Command wishes to strongly warn that any act of violence, incitement, thuggery, or any conduct capable of undermining public peace and security will not be tolerated under any guise. Anyone found engaging in acts capable of breaching public order will be dealt with decisively in accordance with the law.

The Edo State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining peace, public safety, and the protection of democratic processes across the State.”