Anambra 2021: Top Contenders Sign Peace Accord.

General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Chairman of the National Peace Committee, cGbbhalled on candidates and political parties in the Anambra governorship election on Thursday to follow the letter of the peace treaty in order to achieve a free, fair, and credible poll in the state.

He urged offended parties not to resort to violence and instead to follow the legal procedure.This was stated by Abubakar, a former Head of State, at the signing of the peace deal by the chairmen and candidates of Anambra’s 17 political parties.Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the APGA, Valentine Ozigbo of the PDP, and Andy Uba of the APC were among the candidates.

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The NPC boss said the accord “is not a mere exercise but a clarion call for stakeholders to commit themselves to a peaceful electoral process.”

He said, “We, members of the National Peace Committee have come to Anambra State to support a peaceful electoral process. We cherish Anambra State, and we cherish the peace and unity of Nigeria. Most importantly, we want to contribute our own quota to see that the governorship election in Anambra State is devoid of violence.

“We call on candidates, their parties and supporters to accept the outcome of the vote as long as it is judged to be free, fair and credible. In the letter and spirit of the accord, any aggrieved party should not resort to violence, but follow a judicial process.”

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Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, Chairman of INEC, stated at the ceremony that the commission had finalized arrangements to ensure a smooth election.

He said, “INEC is ready to organise hitch-free election. The focus of the NPC was initially for the presidential election but having played a major role in a free, fair and credible elections in Edo and Ondo, we called for their support for the Anambra election on Saturday and we are happy they responded.

“We are also hopeful that this election will be without hiccups. We hope the political parties will adhere to the peace accord so that we can have a peaceful election and country.”