Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called for a truce meeting with candidates of the different political parties participating in the September 19 governorship election in the State to sign a peace pact.
The Oba of Benin who is worried by the rising violent tendencies said a peace pact will enable political gladiators to talk to their followers to shun violence before, during and after the September 19 governorship election.
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The two major political parties, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the main opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC, have been embroiled in accusations and counter-accusations concerning alleged attacks on both sides, especially during the campaigns.
(Editor: Abaje Usekwe)
