Cape Verde presidential candidate Gilson Alves rejects police protection
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Anacao
Cape Verdean presidential candidate Gilson Alves has declined National Police protection during his campaign, saying he does not trust officers in São Vicente. In a letter dated 20 October, he listed eight reasons for his decision, which he described as final, Anacao reported.
Cape Verdean presidential candidate Gilson Alves has declined the police protection planned for his campaign, in a letter dated 20 October addressed to the National Police regional commander in São Vicente. He said he did not trust the island’s police and feared for his safety, according to Cape Verdean news outlet Anacao.
Alves cited eight reasons for a decision he described as final. He accused police officers, among other things, of labelling his entourage a “criminal association” at a campaign event in Manuel Ratim Square. He also reported that a former police officer identified by the first name Antão had warned his national campaign manager to leave the campaign, claiming the candidate was under investigation for membership of a criminal group and possession of weapons.
The candidate said São Vicente police had given him several signs of negligence and disregard for his safety. In his letter, he said that in the event of an attack he would call on the fire service and civil protection, where he said he had friends.
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