Dickson warns against impersonation, cloning of PVCs

Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, has warned that anyone caught impersonating by wearing army or police uniforms on election day will be arrested and prosecuted by the law enforcement agencies. He also said similar sanction awaited those found with cloned Permanent Voter Cards in an attempt to corrupt the electoral process. Dickson, who gave the warning on Friday, said the state government was aware that some disgruntled politicians were bent on breaching the electoral procees. He claimed the politicians had boasted they would use federal might to provide “immunity” to some youths allegedly being recruited to perpetrate criminality through possession of fake PVCs and impersonating as military and police officers on duty on election day. The governor warned anyone who might habour such intention to think twice as the law enforcement agencies had been placed on red alert to deal with culprits. Dickson said, “Nobody is above the law, including those who go about boasting that they have federal might. “The security agencies have been placed on red alert to arrest anyone caught with cloned PVCs and those who may impersonate the police or army under the guise of providing security on election day. “They will be fished out and treated as criminals. This warning is particularly directed at the youths because at the end of the day, your so-called political godfather and his boast of having federal might, will not be able to save you.” He urgedBayelsansnot to be intimidated by threats of violence and disruption of peace during the election. The governor noted that he was aware of reports that some desperate politicians were issuing threats to the people with the aim of scaring them from coming out to vote. He assured the people that adequate security would be provided throughout the state on the election day. He added, “We urge our people to discountenance such threats because there will be enough security on the election day. Come out and cast your vote and after voting wait and stand firm to protect your vote. “Nobody can come and intimidate you in your own community. We assure you that your votes will count. We are Ijaw people and we have never been conquered. Stand firm and protect your votes. We are for peaceful and credible polls.”