By Adaji Gabriel.
The Galadima 1 of Ankpa kingdom, Prince Yakub Yakub has called on youths in the country to embrace peace, unity and tolerance as the 2019 general elections approaches.
The young prince made the call yesterday while reacting to the recent political violence between the supporters of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and those of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anyigba.
He urged the nation’s youth to reject being used as thugs as even the politician’s sons and daughters are never part of any dubious thugs activities.
He said: “We the youths are truly the face of our progressive Nation, We must strive to be agents of change, we must put our energies together into making the country a better one.”
He pointed out that peace is essential for the survival and development of the country. Despite the improvement recorded in the country’s electoral process, election related violence has to be stop at all cost because it has hinder peaceful co-existence, economic growth and sustainable development for the nation.
He called on political actors, activists, traditional leaders as well as the masses and youths to change their approach and disposition towards stewardship; stressing that as a nation, emphasis should be on the development of the people.
