Ahead of the 2023 general elections, no fewer than 14 political parties in Ondo State have signed the Peace Accord.
This is to adhere to the dictates of the Electoral Act.
While addressing the representatives of the political parties, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Oyeyemi Oyediran, said that the move was necessary to ensure the elections are peaceful in the state.
According to him, “the meeting was aimed at stimulating healthy interaction and mutual discussion on matters relating to the security and conduct of the general election, assuring the residents of peaceful elections in the state.”
He urged the political parties to shun violence before, during and after the elections.
Representative of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Oyekola Oyelami, who is the Administrative Secretary of the commission, urged all political parties to play the game according to the rules.
He promised that the Commission would put its best to conduct free, fair and credible elections across the country.
“INEC is ready to conduct free, fair and credible elections across the nation, but we need the cooperation of all stakeholders including politicians, the electorate and security agencies.
“This Peace Accord organised by the Police is a laudable move and I urge all the political parties that have signed the agreement to honour it.
Representatives of the political parties urged the electoral body to be neutral to all the political parties.
