5th March, 2015
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Party (APC) in Zone A of Niger State on Thursday signed a peace pact ahead of the general elections on March 28 and April 11.
NAN reports that the event was put together by the Nigeria Police in the State.
It was attended by candidates of both parties seeking election into the state legislature as well as members of the State House of Assembly representing Lavun and Gbako local government areas.
Area Commander, Michael Gbenga (ACP), warned youths against any act that could breach the existing peace in the area before, during and after the elections.
He urged youths not to allow themselves to be used by desperate politicians for selfish reasons.
According to him, “the police are on red alert and anyone caught breaching peace will be decisively dealt with.”
Gbenga stated that the police would leave no stone unturned in dealing with anyone caught violating the laws of the land, no matter how highly placed he or she may be.
He reiterated that police had the responsibly of ensuring law and order but that the task should be considered as a collective responsibility.
He said politicians were integral part of the society and that they have some measure of control over their teeming supporters.
Gbenga noted that the nation was passing through a very crucial time that demanded concerted efforts and prayers for it to survive.
Representatives of the parties agreed to observe and comply with the peace agreement.
They stated that the agreement would engender perfect understanding between the parties before, during and after general elections.