Kogi Youth Amalgamated Front (KOYAF), has urged the
electorate, especially the youth to shun violence, thuggery and vote peacefully
in the Nov. 16 governorship election for peace and development of the state.
Mr Abraham John, the KOYAF President, made the call on
Tuesday while speaking with newsmen in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa
state.
John said that no society or nation could achieve meaningful
progress and development in an atmosphere of violence, hence the need for the
youth to shun violence during and after the poll.
According to him, KOYAF is a body that houses the entire
youth of Kogi state and will continue to advise the people and other relevant
bodies and stakeholders for peaceful polls.
He also urged the youth and the electorate to vote according
to their conscience for development to thrive on the state.
“Kogi governorship poll is our election and it is time for
Kogi people to vote wisely and positively.
“Let us look carefully and vote the candidate that will
change our lives and will bring development to Kogi state.
“We pray for
peaceful, credible and fair election so that everybody will say his/her vote
counted during the election.
“It is in view of this that I want to call on all relevant
stakeholders that will be involved in the election like the INEC, security
agents to discharge their duties without fear or favour.
“To our respected
President Muhammadu Buhari, we urge you once again to prove what you stand for,
which is integrity and fairness, as you swore to in your oath of allegiance to
defend Nigeria and its citizenry.
“You can show it by ensuring the forthcoming elections in
Kogi and Bayelsa States are free, fair and credible and completely devoid of
violence,” the president added.
He restated the group’s continued commitment to sensitise,
educate the people of the state especially the youth to live peacefully with
one another irrespective of their affiliations.