Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) has called on eligible voters in Kogi state not to sell their votes or accept gratification as a basis for voting on Saturday 16th November governorship election as the consequence of buying and selling of votes could be monumental in the long run.
In a press statement issued by the executive director of CHRCR, Comrade Idris Miliki Abdul, the civil society organization stated that having traversed the 21 LGAs in the state, the citizens of Kogi state seem to be ready for this crucial election and are waiting for the outcome.
He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to live up to its constitutional responsibilities by creating a level playing field for all stakeholders in this election and live above board.
Miliko urged political parties, their candidates and their supporters to desist from making inflammatory and unguided statements that could trigger violence during and after the election in the state.
He equally charge all security personnel involved in Saturday election to be professional and live above board and protect the interest of the nation at large.
He tasked security agencies to deal decisively with trouble makers, as an attack on one, is an attack on all.
“We have traversed the nine Federal Constituencies and the three Senatorial Districts of the state, mobilizing, building capacities of CBOs NGOs and various community leaders, which include women groups, media practitioners, Persons with Disabilities and Youth Groups across the state
“It is gratifying to note that across the 21 LGAS where we have worked in recent times, the citizens of Kogi state seem to be ready for this crucial election and are waiting for the outcome.
“We call on our colleagues in the civil society organizations, development partners and professional associations and the international community that are going to be involved in the observation of this election, to abide by the code of conduct of the elections observation
“We call on the media to be professional and abide by the ethics of their profession and not to be involved in sensational and speculative reportage,” he said.
