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Bayelsa Election; INC President Cautions Against Violence

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As Bayelsans filled out Saturday to elect a new Governor, The president of the Ijaw National Congress professor Benjamin Ogele Okaba has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to provide a level playing ground for all political parties in the election.

Prof Okaba who said this in an interview with newsmen in Yenagoa the Bayelsa state capital also advised the electorates to eschew violence and vote in the right candidates that will sustain the Peace and security of the state

INC President said INEC should use the 11th November, 2023 forthcoming elections both in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo States to  bring back  peoples' confidence on the electoral process.

"According to ICC Media reporters Comr. Isaac Christian, who make this news available to The Tide in Port Harcourt, Prof. Okaba says this can only  be achieved  by ensuring that citizens are given the opportunity to vote and exercise their franchise for the candidates of their choice."

The INC president also advised the people of Bayelsa not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to formenttrouble during the election.

He said Bayelsans should vote for those who have the capacity to provide them dividends of democracy, noting that Bayelsa which is a homogeneous state should not see election as war since they are the same Ijaw people.

According to the INC president, "capacity to provide security and other dividends of democracy to the common man should be the basis to be voted for", adding that youths should not kill and destroyed the state for those who tomorrow will become friends.

He also advised the security agencies to ensure security throughout the period of the election, adding that no political party should be favoured during the election.

Okaba also absolve INEC of security breaches during elections in the country,.

He said the job of INEC is to provide guidelines for elections and voting materials and not security.

Okaba also commended the level of security in Bayelsa state and urged for it to be sustained during and after the election.

He called on the people of Kogi and Imo states to eschew violence and emulate Bayelsa state by ensuring security and peace during the election.