ABUJA – The South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, Dr Blessing Agbomhere has apologised to the Nigeria Police Force over unsavoury comments he made against the Edo state government and its gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
Agbomhere wrote, “I write to tender an unreserved apology to the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police over my inappropriate conduct in addressing the press on the forthcoming September 21st Edo Gubernatorial election in the uniform of the Nigeria Police Force which allegedly embarrassed the high command of the Police Force”.
He said he deeply regrets the alleged embarrassment caused the Nigeria Police saying he spoke based on his personal opinion justified within the context of his constitutionally guaranteed right of freedom of speech and association.
According to Agbomhere as a lawyer, journalist, pro-democracy campaigner and human rights crusader committed to the ideals of deepening democratic values, social justice and good governance, he is pained by the increasing assault on the sanctity of our democracy and human rights by the Obaseki led government, particularly the recent cold blooded murder of Inspector Anu Akoh, a police officer attached to the APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
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He said, “In the feat of my emotions generated by the conduct of the current administration, I forgot inadvertently that I was dressed in the Police Uniform as a Supernumerary Chief Superintendent whilst the interview lasted.
“I am a noble, humble, honourable and patriotic citizen of Nigeria. Besides being a Supernumerary Police Officer, I am Chairman of the Board of LAWSAN, a member of Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators.
“I have committed my life to the activities of nation building by helping Nigerians and Nigeria, hence I joined all these organizations, associations and the Supernumerary Police Division of the Nigeria Police Force to promote peace and national security of the nation, protect critical national assets, and support good governance and values that will help build a better nation where Nigerians will find peace and prosperity.
“As a lawyer, journalist, social engineer and minister in the temple of justice, I couldn’t close my eyes to the sorry state of affairs in my beloved state.
“As the South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the APC, I urge Edo electorates to throw their weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo”
