Politics
#Edo2020: NAOSRE sues for harmony
#Edo2020: NAOSRE sues for harmony
#Edo2020: NAOSRE calls for harmony.
NAOSRE has called for harmony ahead of Edo governorship election.
CityNews Nigeria reports that Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, has cautioned security agents, election observers, stakeholders, and voters to play by the stipulated rules to avoid security breaches.
Arising from its general meeting on September 17, the association harped on the need for security consciousness by all the players saying that loss of life in the course of election defeats the reasons for democratic elections.
The association therefore, calls on all concerned parties including political parties, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security operatives and the generality of Edo people to embrace peace during and after the conduct of the polls.
Speaking during the general meeting, NAOSRE’s interim President, Favour Benson said: “True peaceful, free and fair election are the only pre-requisites for democracy. Although, polls have been major source of conflict and crisis not only in Nigeria, but in Africa, but it will guarantee true democracy, if conducted peacefully.
“As an association, we stand by the National Peace Committee, NPC, led by a former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar in curbing violence in the Edo state governorship election.”#EDODECIDES2020: Edo Govt Declares Friday Sept 18 Work-Free Day
The association further cautioned security agents to be professional in the discharge of their election duties.
“Security agents should be professional in the discharge of their duties in Edo and avoid undue harassment of journalists covering the elections.
“In the processes of electing our leaders, we must continue to support the law enforcement agents in various polls to provide an atmosphere that will encourage a greater turn out.
“Peace is fundamental to economic development and the reports of insecurity and violence scare away investors.
“It must be noted that every society grows in response to the socio-cultural and political environments that create it, therefore, NAOSRE urges the Edo people and indeed Nigerians to embrace true peace in the Saturday poll,” she said.
- Entertainment18 hours ago
Cubana chiefpriest breaks silence following EFCC impending arrest
- News16 hours ago
Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 17th April 2024
- Top Stories18 hours ago
Dangote Crashes Diesel Price To ₦1,000 Per Litre
- Top Stories18 hours ago
Why PDP Has Not Sanctioned Wike – Ologbondiyan
- News18 hours ago
FG Now Pays About ₦600 Billion Monthly For Fuel Subsidy – Rainoil CEO
- News6 hours ago
Governor Ododo Helps Bello Out Of Abuja Residence Amid EFCC, DSS siege
- Top Stories6 hours ago
Breaking: Another Court grants EFCC’s Request To Arrest Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello