Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, says the outcome of
the November 6 governorship election in Anambra state has shown that the
President Muhammadu Buhari administration is committed to promoting democracy.
Speaking on Thursday at the end of the national security
council (NSC) meeting presided over by Buhari, the minister said the Anambra
poll is evidence that the 2023 general election “is not in any way threatened”.
“That is a good assurance to all Nigerians, that we are
committed to promoting democracy, that is in respect of Anambra election,”
Aregbesola said.
“The president was particularly happy that a free and fair
gubernatorial election held in Anambra. And he was quite happy that the
combination of INEC and the security agencies, from the military to the police
and all the other agencies made that possible with the support of the people
and the government of Anambra. We all saw the outcome.
“With that, there is no doubt as to the commitment of our
administration to promoting democracy, and ensuring that 2023 is not in any way
threatened.”
The minister further said Buhari has ordered the nation’s
service chiefs not to rest until the security challenges are resolved.
“He (President Buhari) is of the belief that more must and
should still be done. But he commended all of them for the progress we are
recording on all fronts,” he said.
“The president said that we are not yet where we should be.
That Nigerians deserve to live in peace. And that until we achieve that, we
will not rest.
“Specific orders have been given to all our security
agencies. And we’ll see an improved response to all those challenging the
sovereignty of Nigeria in whatever form and creating insecurity in whatever
form anywhere.
“The council today took firm decision on what is to be done
and I can assure Nigerians that with the charge from the president and the
commander-in-chief of the armed forces today, there will be an improved
response to all forms of criminality in any part of Nigeria.
“But what I know is that for as long as there is life, we
must not rest until our objective of making Nigeria safe for Nigerians is made
possible. So, I am convinced that with the renewed charge to our security
agencies, from the military to the police, intelligence organisations and all
other security forces, certainly Nigerians will feel and live better going
forward.”
Present at the meeting were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo,
Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to the president; Babagana Monguno, national
security adviser; Leo Irabor, chief of defence staff.
Usman Baba, inspector-general of police, and other service
chiefs were also in attendance.
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