Politics
Aiyedatiwa, 17 others sign peace accord in Ondo
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and 17 others on Friday signed a peace accord ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state.
Other party candidates that took part in the exercise were Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP), Olugbenga Edema and the Labour Party flagbearer, Olusola Ebiseni.
The Chairman of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Abdilsalami Abubakar, who supervised the exercise, said it was to support a peaceful and credible electoral process.
He also said the accord would promote the ideals of peace and democracy in the country.
Abubakar urged the party leaders and candidates to accept the outcome of the election as long as it was adjudged to be free, fair and credible.
He said: “I want to call on all stakeholders to work assiduously in their capacities to ensure that peace reigns supreme during this election.
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“And that the Ondo State off-cycle Election sets a precedent for other off-cycle elections to emulate.
“I want to urge all politicians who will sign the accord to fully commit themselves and their parties to the letter and spirit of the accord.
“Shun violence and intimidation and remember that as politicians, you must demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship, as that is a key trait of good leadership.
“So, It is the sincere hope of the National Peace Committee that the Ondo State election will be free, fair, credible, and peaceful.”
Speaking on behalf of the candidates, Aiyedatiwa promised to abide by the laws and regulations guiding the election.
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