Nasarawa State Government Promises Peaceful Elections and Warns Against Violence

The Nasarawa State Government has pledged to conduct free and peaceful elections, warning that anyone trying to cause violence will face arrest and prosecution. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Aboki, during a press conference in Lafia.

Aboki emphasized that the government is closely monitoring security across local areas to ensure voters can participate without fear. He stressed that the government’s commitment to peace should not be seen as a sign of weakness. He stated, “Anyone who wants to perpetuate violence will be arrested and prosecuted to ensure we have peaceful elections.”

The commissioner encouraged political parties and candidates to run their campaigns in a respectful manner, noting that violence would not benefit the electoral process or the state’s development.

He also urged eligible voters to prepare their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the elections and to register online if they have not done so yet. Aboki highlighted various infrastructure and social development projects, including the transformation of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into a specialized mining university and improvements in healthcare facilities.

Furthermore, he called on residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate and Governor Abdullahi Sule’s senatorial ambition, citing the governor’s contributions to the region. Aboki expressed hope that the new candidate would continue the development efforts initiated by the current administration.

Finally, he reiterated the administration’s openness to dialogue and feedback from citizens to help advance their development goals.