Anambra 2021: Read Joint Statement By Candidates Of Major Political Parties Ahead Of Saturday’s Guber Poll

The candidates of major political parties in Anambra state for the November 6 polls have issued a joint memorandum of understanding, Njenje Media News can confirm.

In the statement signed by the candidates of the AA, ADC APC, APGA, PDP, SDP YPP, and ZLP, the front-runners of the political parties promised to ensure within their supporters peaceful and violence-free conduct in the run-up to, during, and after the election.

Njenje Media News has a copy of the statement, read below:

JOINT STATEMENT BY CANDIDATES FOR THE ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP
ELECTION HOLDING ON NOVEMBER 06, 2021
This joint statement is issued this 1st day of November 2021 by the undersigned
candidates for the 2021 Anambra State Governorship Election.
WHEREAS
In response to the very grave concerns expressed, and appeal made, by The South East
Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Bishops and Archbishops,
and in appreciation of the general anxiety arising from recent and continuing violence, in
the southeast geo-political zone of Nigeria, and Anambra State in particular,”
We the undersigned candidates in the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in Anambra
State commit to peaceful and violence-free conduct in the run-up to, during and after the
election.
BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: THAT

1. We the candidates in the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election
   commit unequivocally to non-violence and the maintenance of peace throughout the
   duration of the election and beyond.
2. We urge all our supporters and other stakeholders to commit fully to these ideals
   and refrain from any act that may imperil the election.
3. In order to eschew all acts that may torpedo the forthcoming election, we urge the
   Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to the South East Council of Traditional
   Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops.
4. We urge the Federal Government to take urgent steps to demilitarize the South
   East Zone and stem the heightened tension, skirmishes and endless bloodletting
   between the security agencies and our youths.
5. We assure our youths that we have heard your cries and that we feel your pain. We
   urge our youths to eschew violence and commit afresh to peace.
6. Consistent with the above, we urge IPOB not to do anything that would hinder or be
   seen to be hindering the smooth running of the forthcoming Governorship Election in
   Anambra State and to cancel all scheduled sit-at-home orders, as these have already
   caused untold hardship for our people.
7. We call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Armed
   Forces, other security agencies and all stakeholders to discharge their mandates in
   accordance with law and in a fair and just manner.
   SIGNED:
   Ben Etiaba
   AA
   Akachukwu Nwankpo
   ADC
   Andy Uba
   APC
   Charles Soludo
   APGA
   Obinna Uzoh
   SDP
   Ifeanyi Ubah
   YPP
   Obiora Okonkwo
8. ZLP

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