The standard ruler of the Igbo group within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Eze Ibe Nwosu, has known as for honest political illustration and credible elections forward of the 2027 common election.
Nwosu prompt the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) to make certain that the imminent polls have been unfastened, honest and credible, with results appropriate to Nigerians.
The monarch made the decision on Sunday on the 2026 New Yam Competition, sometimes called Iriji, in Abuja, the place contributors of the Igbo group amassed to have fun the harvest season and thank God for a bountiful harvest.
He additionally prompt Igbo citizens within the FCT to procure their Everlasting Voter Playing cards (PVCs) and take part within the 2027 common election with out concern or intimidation, stressing the will for electorate to elect credible leaders dedicated to bettering the welfare of Nigerians.
Nwosu, a former Supervisory Councillor for Well being within the Abuja Municipal House Council (AMAC), advocated fairness, equity and justice within the distribution of political energy and illustration.
He stressed out the significance of making sure equitable inclusion within the political procedure whilst urging Igbo citizens to workout their civic obligations and give a contribution to the rustic’s democratic construction.
The standard ruler also known as on contributors of the Igbo group to deal with non violent relationships with their neighbours and host communities, emphasising the will for mutual recognize and harmonious coexistence.
Talking at the importance of the competition, Nwosu stated the party equipped a possibility for the Igbo other people to thank God for a a success farming season and show off their wealthy cultural heritage.
“These days, we’ve got come to have fun the God of harvest and show off Igbo tradition. The Igbo persons are identified for the Iriji tradition. I due to this fact urge them to are living in peace and solidarity with their host communities,” he stated.
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