Presidency urges credible election

Source: The Nation Newspaper Published:Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

As the February 6, 2010 Anambra State Governorship Election draws nearer, the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Political Matters), Senator Polycarp Nwite, has reiterated the resolve of President Umaru Yar’Adua, to ensure that the election has every imprint of true democracy.

In a statement signed by his Media Advisor, Mr. Edward Dibiana, Senator Nwite said "President Umaru Yar’Adua is calling on all stakeholders in Anambra state politics, especially the candidates and their teeming supporters to be of good conduct in a manner that will engender free, fair and credible election".

According to Nwite, "Mr. President abhors politics of impunity, intimidation and any such factors that may elicit rancour, violence and avoidable controversy that would cast slur on our efforts as a nation to get it right".

The president therefore, urges every Nigerian not to view the election as a do-or-die affair, as he has directed every government agency involved in the process of the election to ensure a level playing field for all the candidates, irrespective of party affiliation, and also a conducive environment for the voters to perform their civic duties freely, without fear of intimidation.

However, the presidential aide added that mischief makers and people with questionable agenda in the coming election will not be tolerated as government has resolved to use every lawful means to check the activities of such persons and also bring them to book.


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