Tinubu harped on the need for stakeholders to be committed to a peaceful and transparent election on Saturday so as to uphold the nation’s democracy.

In a statement he signed, the former Lagos State Governor urged political leaders and other leaders of thought to speak to their subjects and followers on the need to be peaceful, orderly and respectful of other party adherents at the polls.

He warned followers of various parties against wrongful thinking, urging them to think aright and only commit themselves to a free, fair and transparent election.

The statement reads, “For the utmost benefit of the people of Ekiti, this election must be a peaceful event, free and fair and devoid of any hint of violence or intimidation.

“The anxiety expressed in some quarters and even by some concerned traditional rulers and leaders in Ekiti about the imminent poll has come to my attention.

“I particularly note the call for a peaceful and transparent poll by the consultative body of eminent elders and leaders in Ekiti, Igbimo Ure Ekiti (IUE).

“Given the high respect we all must have for the place and the wise counsel of our traditional rulers and other notable leaders, it would be remiss of us to ignore their words.

“Thus, those of us who have influence within any of the contending political parties or within the society, in general, must also lend their voice to the call for peace and calm.

“Let the will of the people prevail. In a democratic setting, there can be no greater justice or victory than this. I urge the electorate in Ekiti to exercise their civic responsibility by voting without fear or trepidation. Be vigilant but orderly and respectful of all others even the partisans of the other parties.

“We must allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) discharge its responsibility fairly and objectively with nothing to hide and with transparency in all its doings. Above all, this is the time for the candidates to show their true love of the people.

“These candidates say they want to lead the people to a better place. Well, let them begin now by leading their followers away from any hint of violence or mischief. Let the candidates clearly and publicly declare that they condone no misbehaviour and that they will respect the free and democratic will of the people come what may.

“This is the essence of leadership-putting the welfare of the people above your own-. Let he who wishes to be the next governor begin now by eschewing violence and disorder.

“In the end, an election is a contest of competing personalities and ideas regarding the progress of the state, not the destruction of it. Thus, the election is not a conflict of arms or a call for war. It is a matter of determining, among the candidates, whose ideas are best for the state. This cannot be done by wrongful fighting.

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This was confirmed by Governor Ayodele Fayose’s spokesperson, Olayinka Lere.

He posted pictures of the two men and wrote: “Gov Fayose with Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, who is also the Chairman of the PDP National Committee on the Ekiti election.

“#EkitiDecides2018 US Consular General, F. John Bray in a visit to Gov Fayose. He is in Ekiti State to monitor the election.”

Recall that Governor Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom condemned the reported attack on Fayose on Wednesday by the police, describing the development as a rape on Nigeria’s hard-earned democracy.

He stated that all PDP governors in the country, view the action of the police as an abuse of the constitution of Nigeria.

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Rohr says he is a fan of Moses’ versatility, which sees him play in different positions.

According to the German coach, the 26-year-old was the most impressive player in his squad through out the qualifying series.

“The most impressive player in my team is Victor Moses. He is fast, quick in football and I hope he will not get injured before the World Cup in Russia. I have absolute confidence in him.

“For the World Cup, we must build a better team more than better than the qualifying team if we are to do well at the global stage. I also need the experience players,” Rohr said.

Moses was the top scorer for the Super Eagles, as they became the first African country to qualify for next year’s tournament.

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