EDO POLITICS:Election not war, IPAC tells candidates.
The Inter-Party Advisory Council has urged stakeholders not to view the Edo State governorship election as a war.
IPAC stressed that the exercise is intended to select leaders who will promote good governance, accountability, and development.
The National Chairman of IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, made this known in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday in Benin, the state capital, following a stakeholders’ meeting.
He stated that all those involved in the election must prioritise peace, equity, and justice. Damtalle also called on stakeholders in the off-cycle election to collaborate to create an environment conducive to credible elections.
He said, “To all stakeholders, let us remember, election is not war. It is simply an exercise in a democracy, where we choose leaders who will promote good governance, accountability, and development
He said, “To all stakeholders, let us remember, election is not war. It is simply an exercise in a democracy, where we choose leaders who will promote good governance, accountability, and development.
“As stakeholders, we must prioritise peace, equity, and justice. Let us work together to create an environment conducive to credible elections.
“I urge all stakeholders to adhere to the principles of democracy, respect the rights of others, and prioritise the interests of the Edo people and Nigeria in general. I call upon you to join us as we work towards deepening democracy in Nigeria.
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