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Southeastposts can authoritatively confirm that Candidates of political parties contesting the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State will, on November 3, sign a peace accord ahead the poll.
Executive Director of the National Peace Committee (NPC) and head of The Kukah Centre Secretariat, Rev. Fr. Atta Barkindo, disclosed this during a pre-election engagement with stakeholders in Awka.
He said, “We’re here to work with those who understand the politics and cultural dynamics of this state, and to seek your advice on how to sustain peace in Anambra,” Barkindo said.
“Additionally, we’re informing you about the November 3 peace accord signing ahead of the poll. Members of the NPC will arrive in the state next week with INEC officials for the exercise, which has become a tradition.”
He revealed that Governor Chukwuma Soludo and other candidates had been notified of the event, saying, “For us, this is critical because it gives the Committee the moral authority to intervene in any untoward situation. We pray that nothing of such happens.”
He enjoined candidates and their supporters to conduct themselves responsibly throughout the election period.
Earlier, NPC Project Manager Asabe Ndahi said the engagement was aimed at promoting peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections in the state.
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