The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that it is not suing Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
DSS said in a brief statement issued by DSS spokesman Peter Afunanya that recent publications headlined “Court Stops DSS from Arresting INEC Chairman” had misrepresented facts.
According to the DSS imager, the Service expressed its displeasure to the editors of the newspaper that published the story, and a promised settlement was reached to address the concerns raised; however, those concerns have yet to be resolved.
Dr. Afunanya emphasized that his release has become critical in guiding public understanding and perception, particularly since the aforementioned report is misleading.
“It falsely left an impression that the Service went to Court against the INEC Chairman.
“Nonetheless, the Service is aware of the antics of some mischievous elements who are desirous of fomenting crises in the country, including creating unnecessary controversies around the forthcoming general elections.
“One of their tactics is to overthrow NPS efforts.
In ensuring peaceful and harmonious coexistence, the other is a determination to overheat the polity and subtly use the judiciary to distract and even undermine not only the services but other security and law enforcement agencies from carrying out their constitutional duties,” the communiqué read in part.
The DSS, therefore, warned these individuals and groups to desist from their devious plans.
It also advised all critical stakeholders to be vigilant and resist attempts to use them to thwart the law.
While assuring Nigerians and the International Community of the Service’s commitment to the maintenance of law and order, including an accomplishment of a free and fair 2023 election as already pledged by Mr President and Commander-in-Chief, the Service urged all and sundry to join in the pursuit of national stability and unity.
