The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed deep concern over the current political environment in Anambra State, with five days to the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 6th November 2021.
In a statement signed by the Convener, Ene Obi, Situation Room notes that the series of violent attacks recorded in different parts of Anambra State in the past two months and the sit-at-home orders in the South East region by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have given rise to a volatile atmosphere in the State.
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The Group also says the most recent sit-at-home order for 5th to 10th of November is particularly worrisome and that these developments may adversely affect the preparations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders for the election and the ability of voters to freely participate in the election.
The Situation Room also advised Political parties and their candidates to refrain from all forms of schemes and gimmicks capable of creating further tension in the State at this time, and commit to playing their roles towards a peaceful election, call their supporters to order and urge the electorate to come out and cast their votes.
Editor: Hadiza.A.A
