Edo Guber’ : AEP President, Egbiki Sues For Peaceful Election

 

The Association of Esan Professionals (AEP), a non-partisan organisation has appealed to the people of Edo state to shun violence and conduct themselves peacefully at the forthcoming gubernatorial polls scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.

The President of AEP, Mr . Henry Egbiki made this appeal in Lagos following recent media reports of violence in some parts of the state with regard to the election.

He advised Edo people in general to come out on Saturday September 21, 2024, and cast their votes peacefully for the candidates of their choice.

He further advised the good people of Edo state, the political parties and their candidates to counsel their supporters and agents to maintain peace and avoid violence and any situation that could engender bloodshed during the election.

He further advised the good people of Edo state, the political parties and their candidates to counsel their supporters and agents to maintain peace and avoid violence and any situation that could engender bloodshed during the election.

The AEP President urged them to have the fear of God and never take governance as a do or die affair .

The AEP boss also advised that they should recognise that only the living can govern and be governed, and that the victory of any candidate is not worth the blood of any Edo citizen.

Egbiki called on the representatives of INEC, security agencies and all other stakeholders involved in the election to ensure a level playing field for all the candidates.

According to Egbiki, “They should carry out their responsibilities without fear or favour so that the outcome will be free, fair and credible. On this note, he admonished that everyone should vote for his/her choice-candidate peacefully and eschew evil of any kind and pray for the peace and progress of the state.”