Osun Gov 2022: INEC Urges Parties, Candidates, Others To Support Peace Accord
LAGOS JULY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-With few days the Osun State governorship election, Chairman of Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has appealed to all parties, candidates and other actors in the coming election to play their part in supporting the Peace Accord.
The INEC Boss who made the appeal at the signing of the Peace Accord by political parties and candidates for the Osun state governorship election under the auspices of the National Peace Committee held at the Atlantic Civic Centre, Osogbo, Osun State yesterday explained that the success of the Peace Accord depends on the continuous support and commitment of political parties and candidates, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies.
“ Speaking for INEC, I wish to reiterate our commitment to transparent and credible elections. The Commission has taken every step to ensure a credible Governorship election in Osun State this weekend. As I said repeatedly on similar occasions in the past, without peace, our deployment plans; recent innovations in voter accreditation and result management; the safety of voters, election duty personnel, observers and journalists; logistic arrangement; and, ultimately, the credibility of the polls will be undermined.
“I would like to appeal to all parties, candidates and other actors to play their part in supporting the Peace Accord. It is not enough to simply sign the Peace Accord. What is more important is to abide by its letter and spirit. This is the best way to show your commitment to the implementation of the Peace Accord and appreciation for the work of the Peace Committee.
“It is my honour to join the convener of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, to welcome you to this occasion.
“ Let me also appreciate the Chairman of the NPC and our respected former Head of State, His Excellency General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar GCFR, whose commitment to peace and democracy in Nigeria is beyond reproach. Each time we turn to the NPC under his leadership for support, it has always responded positively. Although he is not here physically today, his message to this occasion is a further affirmation of his commitment to peaceful and credible elections in Nigeria,” he stated
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