Jos, Oct. 7, 2024 (TheGavel) – In anticipation of the upcoming Local Government elections in Plateau State, the Plateau Youth Council (PYC) has called on the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) to conduct a free, fair, and peaceful election. The PYC, representing all youth across the state, emphasized the importance of the October 9 polls in maintaining the current fragile peace in the region.
The PYC Chairman, Mr. Panan Gongden, made this appeal on Monday during a visit to Mr. Planji Cishak, the Chairman of PLASIEC, at the commission’s headquarters in Jos. Gongden commended PLASIEC for the preparations made thus far but stressed that the success of the upcoming election hinges on credibility and the avoidance of violence.
Gongden highlighted the critical role of youth in fostering good governance, noting that such governance starts with transparent and fair elections. “The youths are the engine room of good governance, and good governance begins with free and fair elections. This is why we are calling on PLASIEC to ensure that the forthcoming local government election is credible and peaceful,” he said.
He also promised that the Plateau Youth Council would work diligently to educate young people across the 17 local government areas of the state on the dangers of electoral violence and malpractices. According to Gongden, the PYC is committed to creating an environment that enables a credible and peaceful election.
In response, Mr. Planji Cishak, the PLASIEC Chairman, assured Plateau residents that the commission is committed to conducting an election that would meet global standards of fairness and transparency. He further noted that the forthcoming polls would not be “business as usual,” and that the commission had implemented measures to ensure that the votes of Plateau citizens would count.
“We will conduct not just a free and fair election, but one where the votes of Plateau residents will be respected and counted,” Cishak assured.
The meeting comes at a crucial time as the state prepares for the October 9 polls, which will be a test of the state’s commitment to peace, democracy, and good governance. (NAN)
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