Jonathan arrives his hometown at Otuoke amidst tight security



There was tight security in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area in Bayelsa State on Friday as President Goodluck Jonathan arrived his hometown.

The president will cast his vote at a polling unit near his country home.

Prior to his arrival, two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) were seen on the Otuoke Road, one in front of the president’s house.



The other was parked in front of Magels Resort, a hotel close to UBA, the only bank in Otuoke.
Earlier, a helicopter was seen hovering around the town, apparently on security surveillance.

Soldiers and policemen were also seen on the main road, as well as plain-clothes officers who guarded the president’s house.

There were sign posts directing motorists to “keep moving,” while police officers shouted at drivers of vehicles which stopped within the vicinity of the president’s home to leave.

The president arrived by 3pm in company of Governor Seriake Dickson and other aides.

Meanwhile, the Bayelsa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned its operatives taking bribes from politicians while providing security at polling units.
The State Commandant Mr. Desmond Agu said any personnel found to have been compromised during the general elections would be prosecuted.

Addressing the men, he said: “Do not compromise. Do not allow politicians to use you to manipulate the process.

“Also, do not allow any other security agencies or your colleagues to influence you to collect bribes. Let me assure you that your allowances have been paid.

“We urge you to go out there and conduct yourselves as a security agency with integrity and professionalism.

“Let me reiterate here that the Commandant General of the corps, Mr. Ade Abolurin, has warned that no civil defenders should compromise. Your duties are to protect lives, staff of Independent Electoral Commission, ad hoc staff and citizens. Any compromise will be severely punished.”

He also advised the personnel to work in collaboration with other security agencies.
Also, the state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advised residents and youths to stay away from banned narcotics during the exercise.

In a statement on Friday, it said the advice was to ensure that the elections were not marred by violence arising from drug-induced violence.

“Officers and men of the command have been deployed and are fully on ground to ensure that such activities are reduced to the barest minimum by arresting anybody found involved in this deviant behaviour.

“Parents and guardians are hereby advised to closely supervise the activities of their children and wards in order not to fall foul of the law and victims of the negative consequences of illegal drug trade and abuse,” the agency said.
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  1. Haha Mr president stay there u not coming back to abuja....haha jst passingby #no insults

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    1. Its like u ar dreaming. Victory awaits GEJ weda u like it or not.

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    2. I wish you goodluck , you must win and you will complete till 2019, Don't mind stupid APC

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    3. Is you that is the dreamer...Jonathan is an idot that was given a lifetime opportunity but did not know what to do with it #never again will he be the president of Nigeria #bringbackourgirls

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    4. Is you that is the dreamer...Jonathan is an idot that was given a lifetime opportunity but did not know what to do with it #never again will he be the president of Nigeria #bringbackourgirls

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  2. I wish you goodluck , you must win and you will complete till 2019, Don't mind stupid APC

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  3. Six (06) years wasted, isn't by ethnicity but what has Mr president have done to justify 2nd term in the office, All this sharing Rice, palm oil, gari , grandnuts, suger, going to the west and be sharing dollar's to traditional ruler, bribery to church, is that what president supposed to be doing? Instead of employing millions of youths that are jobless, insecurity where's chibok, millions of N/Easth have been displaced, Or even basic needs Road, electric city, hospital, So what is it that qualified Mr President for 2nd term.

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    1. No doubt,you must be as foolish as you sound. If you have not been able to see anything good done by this government in the six years,then you must be one of this ignorant Nigerians, and since you're in minority, you are surely going to lose in this election.

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  4. Sorry for this man called goodluck jonathan. The most educated and foolish president Nigeria had ever produced.

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  5. he is the best President Nigeria has ever had for now

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  6. he is the best President Nigeria has ever had for now,,

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  7. The economic situation is uncertain, oil prices are falling and the naira has been devalued. Stomach infrastructure is a new vocabulary in the political dictionary...
    With these prevailing circumstances, many are expressing nostalgia for the 2015 elections.

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  8. Them don collect money so they can yearn maggots!

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