#Elections2023: Kaduna govt warns residents against protest

The Kaduna State Government has warned residents against protest over the result of the presidential and National Assembly elections held in the state.

The Kaduna State Government said protests of any form is strictly prohibited across the state.

The state government gave the warning via a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

Aruwan, who commented the residents of the state for exercising their franchise in an orderly manner, said the citizens must therefore avoid street protests over election results – or of any other kind – in order to preserve the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

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“Actions which may disrupt public peace will be handled decisively by security agencies.

“It must be stressed that the announcement of election results is the exclusive duty of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“Individuals and groups involved in unofficial publication of results should be aware that they constitute serious threats to public peace and order.

“Individuals or groups who may have queries over officially announced results are strongly urged to utilize the legal instruments provided by the Electoral Act.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai continues to monitor closely the security situation in relation to the conduct of the elections, alongside security agencies in the state,” the commissioner added.

The Star