Nine candidates in the forthcoming Anambra governorship
election have called for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of
Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
This is as they also urged the Federal Government to
demilitarise the South East zone in a bid to stem the heightened tension in the
area.
The candidates made their position known in a statement
jointly signed by Ben Etiaba, the AA candidate; Charles Soludo, APGA; Obinna
Uzoh, SDP; Akachukwu Nwankpo, ADC; Onyejegbu Okwudili, APM; Ifeanyi Uba, YPP;
Andy Uba, APC; Nnamdi Nnawuo, PRP and Obiora Okonkwo of the ZLP.
A copy of the statement which was made available to our
correspondent in Abuja was titled ‘Joint statement by candidates for the
Anambra State governorship election holding on November 6, 2021.’
The candidates expressed appreciation for the appeal and
concerns raised by the South East council of Traditional Rulers and the
representatives of Igbo bishops and archbishops as regards the anxiety arising
from the violence in the South East.
In their resolutions, they said, “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.
“We urge all our supporters and other stakeholders to commit
fully to these ideals and refrain from any act that may imperil the election.
“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.
“We urge the Federal Government to take urgent steps to
demilitarise the South East zone and stem the heightened tension, skirmishes
and endless bloodletting between the security agencies and our youths.”
They also called on IPOB to avoid actions that would hinder
the smooth running of elections.
“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.
“We call on the Independent National Electoral Commission,
the Armed Forces, other security agencies and all stakeholders to discharge
their mandates in accordance with law and in a fair and just manner,” the
statement added.
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