Oba of Yoruba tasks subjects on peaceful polls in Bauchi
A woman performs her civic duties.
Oba of Yoruba in Bauchi State, Alhaji Tirimisiyu Adegoke, has tasked the Yoruba community on peaceful co-existence and tranquillity, with a view to ensuring free, fair and non-violent elections.
While speaking in Bauchi, yesterday, he said: “We prayed and still continue to pray for unity, peace, progress, development and growth of Bauchi State and Nigeria. We also pray for peaceful elections this year. We pray for peace and security for all Yoruba indigenes in Bauchi and other places, and we pray for tolerance, harmonious relationship and peaceful co-existence with our hosts.”
Oba Adegoke warned against politics of bitterness, unhealthy personality clashes and greed, as the country prepares for the general elections.
He said: “Let us see ourselves as Nigerians, first and foremost, before any other considerations. I have told my people and other Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), conduct themselves peacefully, go to the polling units, vote with wisdom and according to their conscience, and leave God to do the rest.”
He emphasised that all Nigerians, irrespective of their ethno-religious, cultural or socio-political backgrounds, must be ready to work towards consolidating on gains of democracy during and after the elections.
The Yoruba community in the state, recently, held a prayer for unity of the country and for successful elections.
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