A total of 11 political parties have entered into a peace agreement to promote a violence-free and equitable electoral process in the forthcoming local government election scheduled for October 9 in Plateau State.
Naijaonpoint reports that the peace accord was facilitated by the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PPBA) in partnership with the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC).
During the event, Julie Sanda, the Director General of the PPBA, stated that the primary goal of the peace agreement is to encourage political parties and their supporters to engage in peaceful conduct before, during, and after the election.
She said, “This platform provides our commitment to peace and principles of democracy. The Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PPBA) in collaboration with the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) as well as other stakeholders remain committed to implementing proactive measures in preventing violence at every state of the electoral process in the state. This includes, promoting peace, facilitating dialogue and ensure the process is transparent.”
In his remark at the event, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by his deputy, Josephine Piyo, assured that “the council elections will be the best in the country.
“We will make sure that every vote counts. I believe this peace exercise will further deepen our efforts to ensure peace in the state.”
Also speaking, the PLASIEC chairman, Plangji Cishak, called on supporters of all political parties to adhere to the rule of law, and eschew violence before, during and after the exercise.