Stakeholders in Daura, Katsina State have expressed their concerns about the conduct of the February 25 and March 11 elections due to the high level of hunger and insecurity in the country.
Muhammad Daha, the chairman of Katsina State Sports Council and district head of Baure council area, urged for peace, religious tolerance and sensitisation of the public to ensure a peaceful election.
He also called on politicians, clerics, youths and other stakeholders to unite in promoting peace throughout the election period.
Kabir Royal, the former chairman of Daura local council, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the steps taken towards a hitch-free election.
With security challenges and a high cost of living, stakeholders have called for calm and orderliness during and after the elections. It is hoped that the elections will be conducted peacefully and democratically.
He said, “Security agencies, community leaders, including religious leaders and stakeholders must be vigilant and take responsibility and support security efforts in the country.”
Mr Royal hailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime for the security arrangements toward the elections and appealed to youths to distance themselves from thuggery and drug abuse.
Mr Buhari recently arrived in his country home Daura, where he will cast his vote on Saturday.
(NAN)