Nigeria Anambra Candidates to Sign Peace Accord Ahead of Governorship Election

The Digest:

Sixteen governorship candidates in Anambra State will sign a peace accord on November 3. According to Vanguard, the event, facilitated by the Kukah Centre, aims to commit all parties to a violence-free process for the November 8 election, with national figures like General Abdulsalami Abubakar in attendance.

Key Points:

• Sixteen candidates for the Anambra governorship election will sign the accord.
• The signing is scheduled for November 3 at the International Convention Centre, Awka.
• The National Peace Committee, led by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, is facilitating the process.
• The Inspector-General of Police and the INEC Chairman are expected to witness the event.
• The 11-point agreement commits candidates to accept the results and prevent violence.
• A situation room will document violations for law enforcement agencies.
• Organizers urged an end to fake results and misinformation that could incite violence.

This pact is more than a signature; it is a test of collective will, challenging contenders to place the state's peace above political ambition.

Sources: Vanguard