Anambra Governorship election: CP Orutugu intensifies security measures, meets Prophet Odumeje

Michael Olumide

As part of the ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders ahead of the Anambra Governorship Election slated for November 8, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified the non-kinetic approach to peace building by engaging key religious leaders and societal influencers to use their positions and platforms to promote peace, unity, and patriotism across the State.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the CP made this call when he received the founder of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (Odumeje), who paid a courtesy visit to the Police Command Headquarters, Awka.

While welcoming the Prophet, CP Orutugu reiterated that the Police, under his leadership, will continue to engage all segments of society to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.

He emphasized that leaders, especially those with moral and social influence, have a duty to guide their followers toward peace, lawful conduct, and love for the nation, particularly in times of heightened political activity.

The CP further enjoined the clergy and faith-based organizations to partner with the Police in enlightening their congregations on the importance of peaceful participation and respect for law and order during the election period.

In his remarks, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere commended the Police Command for its open-door engagement and prayed for divine protection and wisdom for the leadership of the Force.

He assured the Commissioner of his continuous prayers and support towards achieving a peaceful election in the State.

The visit underscores the Command’s commitment to community-driven, non-kinetic strategies for sustaining peace, security, and public trust in Anambra State.