The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Nemi Iwo, has refuted allegations that his deployment to the state was influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Iwo called the claims “baseless” and “mischievous.”
In a statement released on Monday in Benin, Public Relations Officer Moses Yamu quoted Iwo as saying that his deployment was a routine administrative action within the Police Force and had no connection to Wike. Iwo emphasized that he has no personal or professional relationship with the FCT Minister and that such associations, while a matter of pride, are not relevant to his duties.
He further clarified that, as a Commissioner of Police, he does not have the authority to influence election outcomes. The deployment of senior officers, including two DIGs, AIGs, CPs, and others, is part of a broader effort to supervise the conduct of elections, and innovations by the INEC do not grant the Police any powers to affect election results.
Iwo condemned the spreading of false information and urged the people of Edo State to disregard the unfounded reports. He assured the public of the command’s commitment to neutrality and professionalism in the upcoming governorship election.
