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BAYELSA: Governorship aspirants sign non-violence agreement
Ahead of the November 16 elections in Bayelsa State, governorship aspirants in the state have been made to sign a non-violence agreement.
Reports say the signing and affirmation of the peace agreement which took place at a stakeholders’ conference organised by the Ijaw Elders’ Forum, Lagos State Chapter in Yenagoa, is part of their commitment to achieving a free and credible poll.
Signatories to the signed agreement include the Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (retd) (People’s Democratic Party -PDP), Dr. F. Erepamo Osaisai, Kemela Okara, Mrs Diseye Nsim Poweigha (All Progressives Congress- APC), Speaker of the House of Assembly, Tonye Isenah and Eneyi Zidougha, chairman, Inter Party Advisory Council.
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In his comments, chairman of the event, King B. Dakolo, traditional ruler of Ebenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, urged all aspirants to avoid violence of any kind warning that anyone who encourages violence will be ex-communicated.
“An election is about brain and not about gun. Let the game be a peaceful one,” he said.
The deputy governor, who commended the organisers of the event, said: “This present drive is a testimony that you are true sons of Ijaw.”
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