Anambra elders advise voters to vote for the greatest candidate

The Anambra State Elders’ Council has advised eligible voters to participate in the electioneering process and vote for the best candidate among the many candidates vying to succeed Governor Willie Obiano on Election Day.

The council, in a communiqué jointly signed by a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, issued at the end of their recent meeting at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, warned against plans to instigate crisis ahead of the state’s November 6 elections.

The Elders’ council acknowledged that political party campaigns had so far been calm and free of violence, and recommended that this trend continue. However, they warned against social media abuse, which they described as unhealthy and potentially violent.

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“We observe that our state’s previous two big elections were free of violence, and we urge all of our citizens to continue with peaceful campaigns and elections.

“All political parties contesting the election, their candidates, supporters, and all Ndi Anambra, as well as the electoral officials, are urged to work together to ensure a free and fair election. The outcomes must be transparent and reflect the people’s will.

“We ask all candidates and their supporters to desist from personal attacks and instead focus on issue-based campaigns that contribute to Anambra State’s peace and development.

“As the state’s governorship election approaches on Nov. 6, we urge residents to vote for the best candidate. The elders urged Ndi Anambra to turn out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote and vote for the best candidate because Anambra deserved the best.