Ahead of the gubernatorial poll holding in Ondo state this Saturday, political gladiators in the state have been enjoined to respect the peace accord signed this Tuesday with the National Peace Committee.
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO) Southern zone in a statement jointly signed by Mas’ud Akintola and Abdul Azeez Babalola, acting Chairman and Secretary respectively reminded the candidates that sovereignty belongs to God and He gives it to whomsoever He pleases, hence they should play the game according to the rules.
The Council called on both the INEC and the law enforcement agencies not only to ensure a level-playing ground for the contestants but to remain impartial till the end.
The statement further implored the electorates to do better than below 26 percent turn out recorded in Edo poll as staying at home when decision about who governs them is being taken could spell doom on them.
NACOMYO appealed to all men of goodwill to pray for a credible, peaceful and fair poll in the state on Saturday.
In another development, the apex Muslim youth body considered the appointment of Agbelesebioba Olamilekan Moshood, a.k a Laycon, winner of “Big Brothers Naija (BBN) lockdown edition as ambassador of youth as promoting erosion of moral values by Ogun state government. He was also given cash and a 3-bedroom bungalow.
The gateway Governor has by this latest action dealt a big blow on intellectual attainment and ingenuity, the statement concluded.