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2023 Election: Focus on issues based campaign, shun violence- NGO tells Politicians
2023 Election: Focus on issues based campaign, shun violence- NGO tells Politicians
By: Our Reporter
The Networks of Civil Society Organisation has charged politicians to focus on issues based campaigns while expressing fear of violence and upsurge of drugs by political thuggery ahead of 2023 general election in Borno state.
The Chairman CSOs Borno State Chapter, Comrade Bulama Abiso stated this during a town hall meeting on The Role of Youth and Women in Achieving Violence Free and Fair Elections in 2023 organised by Nigeria Northeast Connection held in Maiduguri Wednesday day.
Bulama called on Nigerian politicians to stop using the young people as thugs during election.
“My fear over the 2023 election as a Civil Society Activists is the use of youths as political thuggery , the use of none base issues campaigns and the use of drugs is worrisome in our communities, all the economy in the world is being driven by the youths but not in Nigeria.
“From what we are seeing youths are used as political thuggery so we are concerned about this, the use of drugs is a real thing of concern to us, if you look closely every violence is being triggered by drugs during election, we may experience violence in election.
“We are warning the politicians to desist from the behaviour that can cause violence in our country.
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“Therefore, I am calling on politicians to focus on issues based on campaigns instead of using youths to cause violence before and during the election.”Comrade Bulama
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Executive Director of Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative, Mr. Stephen Oladepo believed the risk of violence is inherent in every election and mostly perpetrated by youths, even in established democracies but the forthcoming election the narrative must be changed.
“Today, we are basically holding town meeting to discuss the role young people and women in the forthcoming election, we converged young people in Borno state to discuss with them on the need to achieve a violent free election.
“We are educating them on how to counter election misconceptions, misinformation, disinformation and malformations. We are also encouraging young people to participate in the election process.”he said.
Stephen added that the aim of the project was to enlightened and encourage young girls and women to participate in the elections processes in Jere local government area of the state.
He explained that the project was funded by USAID, supported by Nigeria Northeast Connection and implemented by Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative.
In her remarks, MECOHEDI, Mrs Pauline Ibrahim said the government, religious organisation and stakeholders have a responsibility to preach the culture of political tolerance, peace-building process should be led and driven by youths at the grassroots level.
2023 Election: Focus on issues based campaign, shun violence- NGO tells Politicians
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
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Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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