IEC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, said that the Peace Accord for the upcoming Edo Governorship election will be signed on September 12. This important event will happen in Benin City, which is the capital of Edo State. It is a big step towards making sure the elections go smoothly and peacefully.
A very important part of Nigeria’s election system is the Peace Accord, which is a formal promise by political groups and candidates to run their campaigns and the election itself peacefully. It’s a promise not to use violence or hate speech or do anything else that could hurt the election’s fairness. A lot of people in Edo State have had heated and close elections in the past, so signing this agreement is especially important there.
Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of INEC, has stressed how important it is to be polite and respectful during the campaign time. Yakubu recently said in a statement that all political groups and their supporters should strictly follow the commission’s rules and regulations. He made it clear that the success of the election depends on how everyone acts, especially when it comes to making sure that campaigns are focused on issues and don’t include any hate speech or threats.
With the election date getting closer, there is a lot of political action going on in Edo State. Several political parties have been constantly campaigning to get people to vote for them. As a result, the Peace Accord is seen as an important step to prevent any violence or unrest that might happen because of the rising political issues. Leaders of all the major political groups, candidates, and other important people will sign this accord together, showing their shared support for a peaceful process.
You can’t say enough good things about the Peace Accord, especially in a state like Edo where political rivals are very strong. There has been violence and chaos during elections in the state in the past, which makes this peace deal even more important. It is hoped that the agreement will give people peace of mind that they will be safe and that the election will be free, fair, and open.
INEC has also said again that it will hold a credible poll in Edo State. The commission has told the people that all the necessary steps are being taken to make sure the election goes smoothly. This includes handing out voting materials, training staff, and putting in place steps to stop cheating at the polls. Aside from that, INEC has also asked security groups to help keep the peace during the election time.
The Peace Accord will be signed in Benin City on September 12. Everyone will be watching. At the same time, this event will not only set the tone for the rest of the campaign, but it will also show how ready everyone is to follow democratic ideals. The politicians’ promise of peace and nonviolence is very important if they want the Edo Governorship election to be known not for violence but for following democratic rules and honouring the people’s will.