2019 polls: Southern Christians warn INEC, security agents

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

The Southern Christian Forum on Tuesday cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies against compromising the 2019 general elections. It said anything short of credible election would not be accepted by Nigerians. This was contained in a communiqué made available to journalists in Enugu after a meeting of the youth wing of the Forum. The communiqué signed by Priscilla Adetoye, South-West Vice chairman, Iniabasi Asuquo, South-south Secretary and Deacon Vincent Ogbonna, South-east chairman, said the INEC must allow the will of the people prevail in the election. Although they were silent on voting for a particular candidate during the election, the Forum said “Christians should come out en-mass and support a man who can restructure and revive the country’s economy.” “The Christian youths should shun violence before, during and after elections,” they said, adding “the security agencies must, however, be partisan in the discharge of their duties during the elections. “That the Independent National Electoral Commission should ensure that there is free, fair and credible election across the country. “That Nigerians should stand against vote-buying during the election.”