Elections
Edo Election: Tinubu Opts Out Of Anti-Obaseki Gang, Goes Presidential
By Benjamin Abioye
President Bola Tinubu has urged all politicians and stakeholders involved in the upcoming Edo State governorship election on September 21, 2024, to honor the democratic process and promote peace. He emphasized that the choice of leaders should reflect the will of the people and with it acting out his duties as president and not his partisan act four years ago.
In a statement released on Friday and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed his confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to maintain neutrality and fairness during the election. He called on citizens to remain peaceful throughout the voting process.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly,” the statement said. He urged candidates, political parties, and their supporters to respect the democratic process and acknowledge the voters’ ability to make informed choices about their future leaders.
The President highlighted that democracy relies on civility, tolerance, patience, and respect for established rules. He noted that INEC is committed to conducting a free and fair election and encouraged all stakeholders to collaborate for a successful and peaceful process.
Furthermore, President Tinubu praised the candidates and political parties for focusing their campaigns on critical issues that matter to the people of Edo State, such as improving livelihoods, promoting economic growth, and contributing to national development. He called on all citizens in the state to remain respectful during the voting process and to resolve any disagreements through proper channels.
Lastly, the President reaffirmed his confidence in the professionalism and integrity of both the security agencies and INEC officials, urging them to remain impartial and refrain from any actions that could undermine the electoral process.
The full statement reads: ” 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.”
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