President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to prioritize peace and civility. The elections are scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The President’s statement was contained in a press release issued on Friday and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The President called on governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will, trusting voters to make informed decisions. He emphasized that democracy relies on civility, tolerance, patience, and adherence to rules.
Commending candidates for issue-focused campaigns, President Tinubu encouraged citizens to remain peaceful and resolve disagreements amicably. He expressed confidence in security agencies and INEC officials, urging impartiality to ensure a free and fair election.
The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The election is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.
“The President implores the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will. He believes in the voters’ ability to make informed decisions about their future leaders.
“President Tinubu emphasises that democracy thrives on civility, tolerance, patience, and respect for the rules of the game.
“He notes that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has committed to conducting a free and fair election and urges all stakeholders to work together to ensure a successful and peaceful process.
“The President commends the governorship candidates and political parties for their campaigns, which have focused on issues that matter most to the people of Edo State, including improving livelihoods, promoting economic growth, and contributing to national development.
“He urges all citizens in the state to remain peaceful and respectful throughout the voting process. He encourages them to resolve any disagreements amicably through the constituted authorities.
“In addition, President Tinubu expresses unwavering confidence in the professionalism and integrity of security agencies and INEC officials. He urges them to remain impartial and avoid any actions that could compromise the integrity of the electoral process.”
