Kwara LG Election: 14 political parties pledge peaceful campaigns, sign accord.

Ahead of the September 21, 2024 local government elections in Kwara State, 14 political parties have come together to sign a peace accord, pledging a violence free electoral process.

During the peace accord signing ceremony at the Kwara State Independent National Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) headquarters in Ilorin, party leaders present took turns signing the agreement on behalf of their respective parties.

Representatives of political parties in attendance were Action People’s Party (APP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), Young People’s Party (YPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Accord (A) and Action Alliance (AA) among others.

The KWASIEC chairman, Mohammed Okanla, urged members of the political class to play according to the rules of the game.

Okanla commended the political parties for their cooperation and conduct leading up to the elections, but urged them to use legal means to address any complaints or concerns that may arise during the polls.

He appealed to party leaders to educate their followers on the necessity of maintaining peace and stability, stating that strict adherence to the rules would eliminate any opportunity for violence or lawlessness.

He urged  candidates in the elections to conduct their campaigns peacefully.

In his remarks, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Sunday Fagbemi, applauded the state electoral body for its steadfastness, commitment and dedication.

Adeshina Ajisafe, the state deputy chairman of IPAC, commended the peaceful atmosphere that had prevailed during the preparations for the local government elections in the state, and expressed gratitude to KWSIEC for its inclusive approach to party involvement.