Aspirants from various political parties have converged to sign a peace accord, barely one month to the governorship elections in Bayelsa State, to ensure peaceful and credible elections.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in collaboration with United Nations Development Program (UNDP), was responsible for the signing of the peace pact initiative. In attendance were the heads of security agencies, traditional and religious leaders.Baritor Kpagi, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, reiterated that information available to INEC suggested that a number of cloned cards were in circulation in the state, and such cards would not be verified by the smart card reader.Mrs Amina Zakari, the INEC National Commissioner representing the North West Zone, in her address, explained that election is a beautiful experience, especially when it is devoid of violence.Also speaking, Mr Matthew Aloa, an official of UNDP, said that signing of the peace accord connotes that INEC and the security agents would do everything humanly possible to ensure stakeholders’ confidence in the electoral process.Mr Nasiru Oki, Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, also advised aspirants to take the message of the peace accord back to their supporters.Timipre Sylva, who is the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reiterated his commitment to abide by the terms of agreement, as stipulated in the peace document.Seriake Dickson, the incumbent Governor, also advocated for stringent punishment for electoral offenders.The United States (US) warned on Tuesday against any plan to foment violence before, during and after the Kogi and Bayelsa States governorship elections.The US further urged Nigerians to refrain from any action capable of upsetting the peace of the nation or the two states involved in the exercise.
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