Sokoto – Hajiya Ni’ima Abubakar, a Sokoto-based activist, on Tuesday advised the state Independent Electoral Commission to provide a level playing ground for the smooth conduct of the local government election in the state.
Abubakar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto that the commission must pave the way for all the parties’ candidates to contest the polls to ensure smooth conduct of the exercise.
She observed that free and fair election would only be possible if the state commission shunned partisanship in its affairs.
She called on party leaders to do more in educating their followers on the need to shun all kinds of violence for the peaceful conduct of election.
“Contesting political elections must not to be seen as a do-or-die affair.
“There is the need for candidates seeking elective positions to mobilize their supporters to adhere strictly to the rules and regulation of polls,” she said.
She also called on security agencies in the state to provide effective security measures to apprehend those who involved in violence and thuggery.
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She said that effective security measures would give credibility to the election and make the electorate to vote for candidates of their choice. ( NAN )