Attack on Fayose: Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan cautions security agencies

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for caution over the
activities of security agencies deployed to Ekiti State ahead of
Saturday's Governorship election

His appeal followed Wednesday's alleged manhandling of some people,
including the Governor of the State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose in Ado-Ekiti,
the State capital, by security operatives.

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, the former
President enjoined security personnel to act within the ambit of the
laws of the land.

He added that the presence of armed security operatives was meant to
give voters the confidence to come out on election day and vote for
candidates of their choice, and not to intimidate them.

He said: "I am appealing to the security agencies deployed to Ekiti
State for the Governorship election to carry out their duties
according to the laws of the land by securing the state in a manner
that will enable a peaceful electoral process.

"If it is true that the State Governor Mr. Ayodele Fayose was
assaulted as reported in the media, my appeal is that such should not
be allowed to happen again, since the Governor's constitutional
immunity guarantees that he should be given official protection to
freely conduct the business of governing the State."

The former President further charged the security agencies to maintain
law and, as well as prevent any development that could negatively
impact on the process of deepening the nation's democracy.