Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has assured on behalf of the candidates of the Anambra governorship election that every one the events and their candidates would adhere to the peace accord.
Soludo who spoke in his capability as governor and consultant of all of the candidates throughout a peace deal signed by all 16 candidates, reiterated that Anambra has a historical past of combating soiled throughout election, however would at all times meet at weekend to wine and dine collectively.
He mentioned: “The candidates are all my pals. The roforofo (battle) will finish on Thursday and by Sunday we’ll all go for thanksgiving. It’s the Anambra approach. Once we battle, we battle as if there is no such thing as a tomorrow however after that we get again and start to dine and wine collectively.
“I thank the Kukah centre for initiating this. That is my second time I’m taking part on this, and studying by the wordings, it’s fairly essential to our democratic course of and we hope that we internalize all of the wordings.
“To my colleagues, what we signed right now is one thing we should always go residence with and provides to our marketing campaign companions. What we now have signed right now is a secret oath. As we go residence, allow us to attempt to cultivate the oath we now have taken.
“We’ll cooperate with the INEC to make sure that that is one of the best election ever by way of transparency, due course of integrity and all.
“To the police I say, we now have 5,720 polling items. You’ll safe the state and safe the electoral course of.
We’re dedicated to at least one man one vote. Let folks vote, rely the votes and announce the votes. Me and my get together the APGA will likely be pleased to abide by this.”
Earlier, the chairman of the Nationwide Peace Committee, NPC, Gen Abdulsalami Abukakar (Rtd.), who was represented by Gen. Martin Luther Agwai known as for peace all through the interval of the method.
Agwai mentioned: “We’re gathered right here above all rising ambition and get together pursuits, however for the safety, dignity of Anambra folks. Democracy can solely thrive the place there may be restrain and the place life is held sacred. Anambra is a particular place in our nation, wealthy in heritage and innovation.
“For instance of maturity, right now’s dedication shouldn’t be in phrases solely however in self-discipline and actions. To our revered conventional rulers and non secular leaders, we acknowledge your position as custodians of knowledge and unity. Your voices of steering will likely be wanted to uphold peace inside our communities. To the media, we attraction for reporting that informs and never reporting that gas division.
“Allow us to all keep in mind that democracy is at its finest when it actually displays the desire of the folks. It should be expressed freely, peacefully and with dignity. Once we honor these ideas, we shield not solely the worth however the peace and stability of our society.”
All 16 candidates of the events contesting the election and chairmen of their political events signed the peace accord.
