As Nigeria approaches the 2019 General Elections and worried by the upsurge in political violence, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and other critical stakeholders, under the aegis of the National Stakeholders Committee are bringing together all stakeholders in the electoral process for national dialogue toward a peaceful poll. NOA Director General, Dr. Garba Abari made this known in Abuja after a meeting of the National Stakeholders Committee comprising all major governmental, non-governmental, religious and security organizations. ALSO READ: Buhari apologises to Saraki, Dogara over access denial to villaHe said the National Stakeholders Dialogue for Peaceful and Violence Free 2019 General Elections is being organized to address genuine concerns for the peaceful conduct of the elections and cautioned against political utterances and conducts capable of heating up the nation as the elections approach. The NOA Director General said “It is the duty of all stakeholders to explore all possible means towards ensuring that the 2019 General Elections are not only free, fair and credible but, most importantly, peaceful. Stakeholders are expected to draw from the framework to be established at the dialogue as guide for their operations before, during and after the elections”.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 17, 2019 15:33 UTC