The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called for a violence free election in the forthcoming gubernatorial poll in Bayelsa.
The commission stressed that INEC declared election not war.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner REC in charge of Bayelsa State, Pastor Monday Tom, disclosed this on Monday in Yenagoa the state capital.
This is coming after report of violent clashes between supporters of the leading political parties and hate speeches at campaign grounds.
The REC at a Town Hall meeting in Yenagoa organised by the Stakeholder Democracy Network, SDN, in collaboration with the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) on addressing electoral violence, fraud and low voter turnout ahead of the November 16 Governorship Election.
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The REC stressed the readiness of the commission ahead of the gubernatorial poll in the state.
He said “INEC only declared election and not war in Bayelsa State and therefore we don’t want to hear that people died as a result of the election and so much has been put in place by INEC because we want to make a difference in Bayelsa State. We don’t want any inconclusive or rerun elections in Bayelsa State.
“We are appealing to all stakeholders because INEC cannot make it all alone, therefore we appeal to the populace of Bayelsafor their cooperation.
“We have talked with the traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths and other stakeholders on the need for peaceful election because we are poised to change the narrative.”
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