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.
In the video, Okpebholo’s aide could be heard 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, who ran for president in the past, a “stupid man.”
The video shows the police commissioner smiling during the conversation, which led some people to criticize the reaction because of the nature of the comments.
In response to the public outcry, the Edo Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said in a statement released on Saturday that the Commissioner of Police never agreed with, supported, or agreed with what Okpebholo’s aide said.
Ikoedem also said that the comments are being carefully looked at to see if they have any security implications other than those of comedy and showmanship.
The Edo State Police Command said in a statement, “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, a comedian named Emmanuel Eghogho said some things.
“The Command wants to make it very clear that the comments made in the video by Emmanuel Eghogho are his own and do not in any way represent the views, position, or disposition of the Commissioner of Police or the Edo State Police Command.” The Commissioner of Police never agreed with, supported, or agreed with what was said.
“For the record, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc is still a highly skilled and non-partisan officer who is fully dedicated to the Nigeria Police Force’s constitutional duties.
The Command had previously asked all political parties, their supporters, and the general public to conduct their political activities in a peaceful, lawful, and unobstructed manner. The Command says again that everyone and every group has the right to pursue their legal political interests as long as they follow the law.
The Command, on the other hand, wants to make it very clear that any act of violence, incitement, thuggery, or any behavior that could threaten public peace and safety will not be tolerated in any form. People who do things that could break the law will be dealt with harshly by the law.
“The Edo State Police Command is still committed to keeping the peace, making sure the public is safe, and protecting democratic processes across the State.”
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