Ahead of the November 21 governorship election in Kogi State, a non-government organisation (NGO), Alliance for Credible Election (ACE), has advocated a peaceful, non-violent and credible poll.
The Acting National Secretary of ACE – Nigeria, Ms. Mma Odi, who spoke at a one-day seminar on peaceful, non-violent and credible election, at Halims Hotels and Towers in Lokoja, said no development could take place in a violent atmosphere.
She noted that election was not meant for people to die, stressing that “Nigeria belongs to all of us.”
Ms. Odi said a peaceful, non-violent and credible election would attract development, adding that it would save resources, as there would be no need for a rerun.
“A violent-free election will allow participation by all, and a credible poll will serve as a social mobiliser and drum support for the government.”
A representative of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Head of Voter Education Unit (Lokoja), Mr. Daniel Kure, urged stakeholders to support INEC to ensure a violent-free, peaceful and credible poll.
He hailed ACE for organising the seminar “at this crucial time preceding the election”, noting: “This will assist INEC and stakeholders.”
