Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State governor, has spoken on the forthcoming elections assuring Lagosians that there will not be violence in any area of the state
Ambode made this known during a press briefing yesterday saying the government has taken all the measures necessary to ensure a hitch-free election in Lagos.
In his words;
‘ahead of Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections, we urge Lagosians to be peaceful and law abiding in exercising their civic duty. Adequate measures have been firmed up to ensure a hitch-free exercise’.
This is coming after Buhari’s staemnt on the forthcming election which read in part;
As a member of the All Progressives Congress, I recommend those standing on the platform of the party to you, as we are guided by progressive ideals, and we will not disappoint you.
Equally, I urge you to comport yourself properly, as you turn out for the election.
Avoid all deviant behaviours like ballot stuffing, ballot snatching, and any other action that does not conform with best electoral practices.
I assure you that the security agencies will be on hand to protect voters, and ensure that the process is not undermined in anyway.
Let make the gubernatorial polls, much better than the presidential, which Local and International observers have adjudged to be free and fair.
May I repeat my appeal to our young people: do not allow yourselves to be used to cause violence or to break the law or otherwise disturb the peace.
I have pledged decent and credible electoral system for our country. I stand by that promise.
Let us together do the right thing on Saturday, so that the best hands can emerge at the states, and take us faster to the Next Level.
Thank you, and God bless our country. Amen.
Muhammadu Buhari
March 6, 2019
