2019: Governor Umahi cautions against do-or-die politics
- Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has cautioned politicians against do-or-die politics
- The governor, in a New Year message, also called for a renewed belief in the country
- He also advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain neutral
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has cautioned against do-or-die politics ahead of 2019 general elections.
Umahi, who is also chairman of Southeast Governors Forum, stated this in a New Year message signed by his chief press secretary, Emmanuel Uzor on Monday, December 31, 2018, in Abakiliki, NAN reports.
Legit.ng gathers that he advised Nigerians to be more positive about the country and urged politicians to play by the rules as the country gets ready for the 2019 general election.
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The governor acknowledged that Nigeria went through turbulent times in 2018 and called for a renewed belief in the country.
The governor said: “As Nigerians approach the poll to elect their leaders in the New Year, one thing should be paramount to approach every election with every sense of brotherliness as elections are not wars."
He further advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain neutral in the conduct of the coming election.
Umahi, however, maintained that the future of the country would be determined by the conduct of the 2019 general election.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Revered Samson Ayokunle, president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday, December 10, urged Nigerians to avoid desperate politicians by voting only credible candidates in 2019.
Ayokunle made the remarks while briefing newsmen after a meeting with representatives of 14 presidential candidates in Abuja, on their plans for Nigerians and the church.
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