July 5, 2021

In order to consolidate the country’s democracy and strengthen the Electoral process, Southern Governors have rejected the removal of the Electronic transmission of the election result from the electoral act; and also rejected the confirmation of exclusive jurisdiction in pre-election matters on the Federal High Court.

Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, said this on Monday while reading from a communique jointly signed by the governors after a closed-door meeting in Alausa, Lagos State.

The governors also reinstated calls for state police and commended security operatives for their efforts in restoring security and safety and commiserated with families and loved ones of those who have fallen in the line of duty.

The Forum also reviewed the security situation in the country and commended security operatives for their relentless efforts in restoring security and safety and commiserates with families and loved ones of those who have fallen in the line of duty.

They re-emphasized the need for State Police and resolved that if for any reason security institutions need to undertake an operation in any State, the Chief Security Officer of the State must be duly informed.

The forum however frowned at selective criminal administration of Justice and resolved that arrests should be made within the ambit of the Law and fundamental human rights

It therefore set a timeline of Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 for the promulgation of the anti-open grazing law in all Member States, while Resolving that Funds deducted from the Federation Account for the Nigeria Police Security Trust Fund should be distributed among the States and Federal Government to combat security challenges.