President Buhari Calls for Peaceful Elections, National Cohesion

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As Nigeria prepares for the 2023 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians to prioritize the country's unity and progress above regional and sectional claims. In a speech delivered during the First Signing of the Peace Accord for the 2023 General Election, Buhari emphasized the importance of peaceful and issue-based campaigns, warning against the spread of fake news and personal attacks. The event brought together prominent Nigerians, including presidential candidates, party chairmen, and civil society leaders, who committed to upholding the principles of peaceful elections and promoting national cohesion.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Buhari called on all Nigerians to prioritize the country's unity and progress above regional and sectional claims as the nation prepares for the 2023 general election.
  • The National Peace Committee has organized the signing of two Peace Accords for the 2023 general elections, with the first accord committing all political parties, presidential candidates, and their spokespersons to peaceful political campaigns and rallies.
  • Former President Goodluck Jonathan urged candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint and run campaigns based on issues that affect the people, avoiding needless attacks on personalities and hate speech.
  • INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stated that the 2023 General Election will be conducted for 1,491 constituencies nationwide, emphasizing the importance of peaceful and issue-based electioneering campaigns.
  • The signing of the peace accord was attended by prominent Nigerians, including presidential candidates, party chairmen, and civil society leaders.
  • The event aimed to promote issue-based campaigns, respect for differences in opinions, and civility in public discourse, as well as to prevent the spread of fake news and personal attacks.

Statistics:

  • 1,491 constituencies nationwide will be contested in the 2023 General Election.
  • 1 Presidential constituency, 28 governorship elections, 109 senatorial districts, 360 federal constituencies, and 993 state assembly constituencies will be contested.
  • The 2023 General Election will be the first to be conducted under the new electoral guidelines, which emphasize the importance of peaceful and issue-based electioneering campaigns.

Sources:

  • "President Buhari Calls for Peaceful Elections, National Cohesion" ( sources: President Muhammadu Buhari's speech during the First Signing of the Peace Accord for the 2023 General Election)
  • "National Peace Committee Organizes Signing of Two Peace Accords for 2023 General Elections" (sources: General Abdulsalami Abubakar's speech during the First Signing of the Peace Accord for the 2023 General Election)
  • "Jonathan Urges Candidates to Run Issue-Based Campaigns" (sources: Former President Goodluck Jonathan's speech during the First Signing of the Peace Accord for the 2023 General Election)
  • "INEC Chairman Emphasizes Importance of Peaceful and Issue-Based Electioneering Campaigns" (sources: Professor Mahmood Yakubu's speech during the First Signing of the Peace Accord for the 2023 General Election)