PCRC urges Imo youths to shun thuggery, violence during guber poll
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has advised Imo youths to resist being used by politicians to perpetrate thuggery and violence during Saturday’s governorship poll.
The state chairman of the committee, Chima Chukwunyere, gave the advice at a news briefing in Owerri on Friday.
Mr Chukwunyere said that the committee engaged in a week-long campaign for a peaceful and credible poll across the state.
He said the campaign was meant to discourage the youths, as the future of the country, from getting involved in any form of thuggery or electoral violence.
He further admonished them to avoid financial inducement from politicians and also resist any attempts to lure them into electoral malpractice.
“No politician is worth dying for.
“Our youths must know that when they get into trouble, no politician will come to save them.
“They must know that any seed sown today shall be reaped tomorrow,” Mr Chukwunyere said.
He, however, advised politicians to set good examples for youths and refrain from laying the wrong foundation for them, adding that the best leadership is by example.
“Politicians must not mislead our youths. Enough is enough,“ he said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Focus on criminals, stop targeting journalists, CPJ tells Nigerian security agencies
She also pointed out harsh bail requirements imposed on journalists, describing Mr Ugagbe’s bail conditions as “utterly punitive.”
Education
Tinubu upgrades Nasarawa poly to university
Mr Onanuga said the approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Aliyu, who represents the Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
Lagos
Lagos govt signs agreement to automate vehicle registration
Mr Osiyemi said the initiative would simplify and speed up vehicle registration by eliminating cumbersome processes.
States
Three rescued, one body recovered as building collapses in Kano
The PRO attributed the collapse to the use of poor and substandard building materials.
NationWide
FG calls for stronger African collaboration to combat illicit wealth, transnational corruption
Mr Fagbemi added that the recovery and transparent management of proceeds of crime remained a key pillar of the country’s anti-corruption policy.
Heading 2
FG reiterates commitment to ensuring safe return of Nigerians from South Africa
“The last evacuation flight, which is expected to bring home approximately 300 of our nationals, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week,” Mr Ebienfa said.
