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Political parties participating in next month’s governorship election in Ekiti State and their candidates on Thursday signed an accord to be committed to peace in the election and its aftermath.
The event, organised by National Peace Committee and implemented by the Kukah Centre, attracted political actors, electoral institutions, security agencies, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, religious leaders, development partners and the media.
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, who was among party candidates who signed the Peace Accord, pledged Ekiti people’s commitment pledged the commitment to peace before, during and after the election.
Thirteen political parties are participating in the election slated for June 20 across the 16 local government areas of the state.
