Some political parties in Enugu signed a Peace Accord on Wednesday for the forthcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for September 21.
The accord was signed during a “Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Enugu State 2024 Local Government Elections” organized by ActionAid Nigeria.
However, notable absentees included the People Democratic Party, All Progressive Congress, and Labour Party, while All Progressive Grand Alliance and African Democratic Congress declined due to the ruling party’s absence.
ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, represented by Celestine Odo, emphasized the need for political parties to sign the peace agreement for a peaceful election.
He said, “They will sign theirs because this process is being driven by the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Justice Development Peace Commission, and others.”
Mamedu explained that the engagement aims to address historical challenges plaguing Local Government Elections, such as low voter turnout and marginalization of women and youth. “Our goal is to create a more inclusive, accountable, and transparent governance system… Our specific objective is to improve stakeholder coordination for election security.”
Udochukwu Egwim of South Sahara Social Development Organization confirmed that IPAC assured getting other parties to sign the Peace Accord before election day.
ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, stated that the commission is prepared, with materials ready. “ENSIEC will ensure the election reflects the will of the people.”
State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, assured adequate security to enable voters to cast their votes without victimization.
