The Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) condemns the widespread
violence that has characterized elections in some parts of Nigeria
during the 2019 general elections and calls on security agencies to
ensure the security of lives and properties and the sanctity of the
voting process.
The President of PALU, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made this call in
Abuja upon review of the reports from observers and news from the
print and electronic media with reports of violence and in some
cases, leading to death of electorates and security men.
He invited Nigerians to note the AU report of the Panel of the
wise as follows:
“Elections are the hallmark of representative democracy,
allowing the peoples’ regular input in choices about leaders and
policy. Yet they are also competitive processes, unleashing
conflict and tensions that, if not constructively managed, could
potentially destabilize the fabric of states and societies”
He urged political actors to show by words and conduct that they
subscribe to the electoral laws of Nigeria as we await the official
results of the election.
PALU is wishing Nigerians and Nigeria well and the very best at
this critical time in her democracy.
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