March 18 Election: CAN Sends Strong Message to Christians in Niger, Tells Them Candidates to Vote For

• Christians in Niger state have been urged to vote wisely in the forthcoming gubernatorial election
• The message was sent by the Niger state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, barely five days before the March 18 elections
• Daniel Atori, an aide to the CAN chairman, advised the religious faithful to vote for suitable candidates who have the interest of the people at the heart

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, has called on Christians to vote for only credible candidates in the Saturday, March 18, governorship and state legislative elections.

In a statement, the media aide to the CAN chairman, Daniel Atori, urged the electorates not to vote based on political parties but instead vote for competent and people-oriented candidates, Vanguard reported on Monday, March 13.

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Atori said:

“We enjoin everyone to vote for candidates of your choice who must ensure quality education and free healthcare for the people.”

March 18 polls: INEC finally reacts to Labour Party’s request on use of BVAS, reveals fresh position

In another development, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that political parties cannot serve as a watchdog to the nation's electoral umpire’s activities.

The INEC national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee, Festus Okoye, who said this on Sunday night, March 12, explained that the commission had been created to serve as a regulator for political parties, but the reverse seems to be the case.

Okoye insisted that the Labour Party (LP)'s request to monitor the commission’s process of reconfiguring and backing up results on its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System machines (BVAS) would not be granted.

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2023 general elections: Popular American politician Stacey Yvonne Abrams advises Nigerians

Former Georgia Rep. Minority Leader Stacey Yvonne Abrams has tasked Nigerians to continue to enhance democratic processes and participation in politics.

Abrams spoke in a community engagement organised by the Platform for Youth and Women Development (PAYWDEV) in Abuja.

She commended the organisation's director, Ogoegbunam Kingdom, for his efforts in promoting Youth and Women Development in Nigeria and Africa.

Source: Legit.ng