The Department of State Services has denied reports that it is under instruction to ensure that the electoral process is not completed in Rivers State.  

Peter Afunaya, the Public Relations Officer of the DSS said this while responding to report that the Service has been instructed to ensure that the suspended collation of election results of governorship and State House of Assembly in Rivers is not completed.  

See the full statement below

The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to the fake news that it was instructed to work against the completion of the electoral process in Rivers State.

The Service hereby categorically states that it has never received such instructions from any quarters. As a professional agency, it will continue to adhere to the principles of justice and fairness. This is in line with Mr. President’s stance on non interference in the electoral process.

Accordingly, the Service will partner with sister security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure a level playing ground for all the contestants in the interest of peace and stability of the country. 

Peter AFUNANYA

Public Relations Officer,