After death of 19-year old voter, Audu condemns violence in Kogi

A Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Prince Mohammed Abubakar Audu, has condemned the political violence  that marred the February 23 polls in the eastern  part of the state.

In a statement he personally signed and issued on Sunday, Prince Audu called on politicians to eschew violence and approach future elections with respect for the sanctity of human lives.

He decried the reported cases of ballot snatching and disruption of voting processes during the just concluded presidential and national assembly elections in the state.

Prince Audu who decried the killing of a first time voter, Usman Daniel, in Anyigba during the last elections, called on security agencies to fish out those responsible for the dastardly act.

According to the statement: “It is rather unfortunate that the do-or-die approach to politics is taking a negative toll on our people, the inability of the government to refined their political structure is causing a lot of havoc for the poor masses  The sad case of Daniel Usman, a 19-year old student of Kogi State University, who was killed at Ajetachi polling unit in Anyigba calls for concern.

“There are several cases of violence in other parts of the district  leading to the cancellation of polls in 129 polling units. This is not good for our democracy and must be condemned by all stakeholders.
It’s our tradition to persuade people to vote not coarse people to give unwilling votes, this is how to earn leadership status of any union.

“We must all rise and nip this ugly acts in its bud. The ambition of politicians is not worth the blood of any Kogite,” he said.

He urged young men in politics to maintain societal values , appealing to them not to disrespect elders no matter the situation.

The Ogbonicha Prince called on security agencies to rise above the situation and ensure peaceful elections on March 9.

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