Polls: Shun ethnic violence, coalition tells Nigerians
LEADERS of ethnic-based organisations, civil society, cultural, artisan and faith-based community groups, yesterday, expressed worry over what it described as a slide into hate and disdainful, provocative statements by political and social media actors, ahead of the March 18 governorship and House of Assembly elections, saying such comments are aimed at spurring ethnic violence and conflict across Nigeria. The groups, which frowned at threats capable of fueling ethnic violence, urged Nigerians to sheath their sword and allow peace to reign. The statement was signed by Convener, Adewale Adeoye, Journalists for Democratic Rights, JODER, and 22 other groups. The coalition said it was committed to preventing violence and conflict before and after the March 18 election just as it urged politicians and political parties not satisfied with the outcome of the polls to seek redress in court; The statement reads in part: “We, leaders of ethnic-based organizations, civil society, cultural, artisa...