25th February, 2023
The Joint International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) Election Observation Mission has condemned the killing of Enugu East Senatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Oyibo Chukwu, and demanded violence-free polls.
The mission made the call in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
“We strongly condemn the assassination of Mr Oyibo Chukwu, a senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Enugu East, and all acts of election violence.
“We call on all political actors to join us in this condemnation.
“We urge authorities to act swiftly in the investigation of this heinous act and bring those responsible to justice. ”
It said that violence had no place in a democracy.
It lauded the commitment shown by the political parties by signing the Peace Accord and called on all electoral stakeholders to adhere to their pledge for a safe and peaceful election.
“The time has come for political parties, supporters, civil society, leadership, and the people of Nigeria to stand by this pledge during and after the upcoming election,” the mission said.