2023: Delta Online Publishers Admonishes Nigerians To Conduct Themselves with Dignity, Love and Peace
Oghenetejiri Nyerhovwo, Asaba
Nigerians, especially Deltans have been called upon to see the forthcoming general elections in the country, especially the presidential election as that of one family, conduct themselves with dignity, love and peace, during and after the elections.
This call was made by the Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF in a statement signed by the Chairman, Emmanuel Enebeli and the Secretary, Shedrack Onitsha in Asaba.
The Online Publisherd reminded Nigerians, especially Deltans of past elections which were mared with violence, stating that should not be, they warned that the war of words that had trailed the campaigns is not necessary.
Accordng to them, “in a few days, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, the General Election will begin, which will usher in a new President, Governors of some states and Representatives at the National and State Assemblies.”
“We take cognizance of our past and especially the profound effects of the violent aftermath of past elections, the chaos and violence that characterized the recent political party campaigns. We must not take this into the elections,” they advised.
The Online Publishers group added, “we urge our political leaders to desist from inflammatory utterances that could incite fellow citizens during and after the elections. Political parties and party leaders must control the conduct of their supporters at the polling stations to avoid any crisis.As Nigerians, we call on every electorate to conduct themselves with dignity, peace and love. We are brothers and sisters. We are all Nigerians before the elections, and we will remain Nigerians after the elections. Let us go to the polls to cast our votes for a better and strong nation, Nigeria.”
They further noted, “vote consciously to secure the future of our country. While important, opinion polls should not be taken as conclusive indicators of the election results. It is only your vote that counts. Vote!”
While pointing out the importance of election in the country and in Delta State, the Online Publishers group reminded the youths of their place in national development, they admonished them not to be used as political tools for violence during and after the elections.
They spoke further, “the youth hold the future of this country. This is the time to make a difference by choosing the right leaders. You must desist from being used as political tools of violence against each other. We urge you to preach peace and influence positive change for our country. Elections are important for our state Delta and the nation is bigger than each of us. There will be Nigeria after February 25, 2023, and March 11, 2023. Let peace reign in every heart, in every homestead and in every corner of our country.”
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