The National Peace Committee (NPC) made a bold declaration on Wednesday, pledging to publicly disclose political parties and their candidates who decline to sign its peace accord. This announcement came during the peace accord signing event for governorship candidates and their respective parties in Imo State, held in Owerri.
Chairman of the committee, Abdulsalam Abubakar, emphasized that these parties have until the end of the week, specifically Friday, to sign the peace accord. Abubakar, who was represented by Matine Luther Agwai, stated, “At the end of it on Friday, we would announce to the good people of Imo State the political party that has refused to sign. We would let the people know which party wants peace and the party that does not want peace. Let the people now make a choice, vote for the party that wants peace and tranquility.”
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, reassured the electorate of robust security measures before and after the election. The IGP, represented by DIG Frank Mbah, explained that 80 percent of personnel had already been deployed for the election, with another 20 percent to be deployed before the commencement. The primary aim is to provide a secure environment for voters rather than intimidation. The police emphasized their neutrality and commitment to a peaceful election. Candidates present were urged to honor the commitment they signed.
Among those in attendance were Senator Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Lincoln Ogunewe of the Action Alliance (AA). Notably absent were Senator Athan Achonu of the Labour Party (LP) and Governor Hope Uzodimma of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
