CAN youths tell Nigerians to desist from electioneering violence.

Tamarauemi Ebimini

A coalition of Christian youths under the aegis of Christian Association of Nigeria Youth Wing, on Sunday, called on Nigerians to avoid being used as political thugs in the 2023 general election but to defend their votes and make sure it reflects the wishes of the people.

While warning against electoral violence, the organisation told the masses to defend themselves against killers in whatever guise.

The national chairman of YOWICAN, Belusochukwu Enwere, who gave the advice in a statement in Abuja, said the organisation, as a major stakeholder in the electoral process, would commence a global peace campaign against electoral violence in all parts of the country

He said Nigerians must take the bull by the horns to embrace peace at all cost and at all levels.

Enwere said, “The 2023 general election is around the corner, the polity is already heated up. Various political parties have already started campaigns. We must take the bull by the horns to embrace peace at all cost and at all levels. We must as well warn political parties to stick to the rules of this game, not a fight.

“Enough is enough; people are being killed on daily basis: security men, women, pastors and politicians escaping assassination thereby leading to loss of precious lives of our young ones.

“We can’t continue this way, we must defend ourselves and our votes and maintain everlasting peace which is the known culture in Nigeria.