Aminu Tambuwal

Speaker AMinu Tambuwal of Nigeria’s House of Representatives is appealing to Nigerians to stop running away from their various bases within the country as fear of violent elections linger among the citizens.

Tambuwal believes the elections, postponed by six weeks, would be peaceful, free and fair.

Speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the Justice Development and Peace Commission of the Catholic Diocesse of Sokoto, Tambuwal said: “the elections will be successful and free and nobody should flee any part of the country because of the forthcoming polls. Nigerians must continue to have confidence in themselves and trust each other,” he said.

Tambuwal, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Sokoto state promised to sustain the commendable legacies of Gov. Aliyu Wamakko, if elected.

He appealed to eligible voters in the state to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and guard them jealously.
In his speech, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, appealed to Nigerians to work hard to ensure that the elections were peaceful and successful.

“The wealth of experience of Tambuwal has added value to the race and the forum is aimed at bridge-building,” he said.

Kukah also urged Nigerians to collect their PVCs so as not to disenfranchise themselves.

The Coordinator of the commission, Rev. Fr. Victor Mordi, said that the event was initiated to serve as a catalyst for further conversations between communities and the government.