The commission stated that it could have considered the public calls for Mbu’s transfer out of the command, but noted that while some were calling for his redeployment, many others were praising him for doing a good job in the command.
The Commissioner in charge of media, PSC, Ms. Comfort Obi, who said this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday, described as frightening, the way the CP’s office was being politicised.
Obi explained that a CP was not expected to be an errand boy to a state governor or do the governor’s bidding, stressing that every police officer was expected to be professional when carrying out his duties.
“The Police Service Commission cannot remove or redeploy Mbu from Rivers State because the state government has gone to court and joined the commission and the CP, so we have to wait for the outcome of the case.
“For now, our hands are tied. We could have considered the calls for the CP’s removal but while many are calling for his redeployment, others are commending him,” she stated.
Asked if the PSC is comfortable with the controversy attracted by Mbu, Obi said the PSC was not happy that the CP office was being politicised, describing the situation as unfortunate.
According to her, the commission can only take a decision on Mbu after the legal suit might have been resolved by the court, adding that the CP would continue to function in Rivers State for now.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, Chief Tony Okocha, said the removal of the state police commissioner will definitely reduce police antagonism against the state government and the people of the state.
Okocha told Saturday PUNCH that no commissioner of police could be as unprofessional as Mbu, describing him as a defacto chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.
He said the state police boss was more of a propagandist than a law enforcement chief, adding should Mbu be redeployed, the antics of some anti-Rivers politicians would be tamed.
“No commissioner of police except Mbu can be as unprofessional. Mbu is the de facto chairman of the PDP in Rivers State and more of a propagandist than a law enforcement chief,” he said.
Also a top official of the state government said though government would welcome the redeployment of the state police commissioner, his (Mbu) removal would not represent a total solution to the crisis rocking the state.
The official, who prefers anonymity, explained that it was necessary to call to order some politicians who were bent on fomenting trouble and worsening the crisis in the state. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Don't depolyed,wait till d National Assembly stop allocating moni for u in 2014 den dt una oga at d top will fund u direct frm his pocket. Mbu av finished his life bc of bread at d kings table. God dey!
ReplyDeleteLet's be truthful 4 once if nt 4 ds man d innocents 4 don ful police cell in rivers state
DeleteMr. Anonymous, what truth are you talking about? be clear, whats ur stand? are you saying Mbu is doing what is good the public?
DeleteThat guy Mbu keeps threading on dangerous grounds. He should at least consider his family
ReplyDeleteD truth is dat if a lie has gone 4 20yrs,one day truth shal catch up wit it.if mbu's fate is tamed 2 bein redployed,nothn is goin 2 stop him,we only want justice 2 take its course in rivers state n not 2 put fire on d roof& go 2 bed.perhaps,pdp&rivers cp av things in comon.pls mr cp,dont politicize ur ruling as some av said.
ReplyDeleteMr President and his wife,woo to you.stop using Mbu as a weapon of mass destruction to the people who elected you to office.Mbu,Mbu,Mbu,how many times i call you?be careful.
ReplyDeleteFoolish OBI Psc, you talk like a child, Dont you know that the Governor is the chief security officer of the state and that Mbu should work closely with the governor? i m not surprised you guys are bunch of fools saddled with the great responsibilities of protecting lives and property, do you care about the innocent child Mbu killed through the use of firearms? why are we not interested in the loose of life. had it been you child that was killed i guess you will be happy with that. Reason or else death will visit you like it visited that innocent child that knows nothing that Mbu and his men killed. Gods wrath will visit all of you in the PSC.
ReplyDeleteNa waooo h what a course Nig pls take it easy is that how you course in your home and still add God to it
DeleteMbu should go and fight book haram oooooooo!!!
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