The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured that the forthcoming Anambra State off-cycle governorship election will be peaceful and credible, citing extensive preparations and a collective commitment to non-violence.
According to a statement by INEC on Monday, Amupitan, gave the assurance during the ongoing signing of the Peace Accord, organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) under the leadership of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd).
In his goodwill message, the INEC Chairman commended the NPC for its “unwavering commitment to fostering peaceful elections in Nigeria,” noting that extending the Peace Accord initiative to off-cycle governorship elections has played a vital role in reducing electoral tensions and violence across the country.
He, however, emphasized that the signatures on the document are symbolic and must be backed by genuine action.