2027: ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO RESIDENTS URGED TO REJECT ELECTORAL VIOLENCE, VOTE BUYING AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

ILE-OLUJI/OKEIGBO RESIDENTS URGED TO REJECT ELECTORAL VIOLENCE, VOTE BUYING AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the forthcoming elections, residents of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have been urged to reject electoral violence, vote buying, intimidation, and other acts capable of undermining the democratic process.

In a public appeal titled "A Call to the Great People of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo LGA," social commentator Makinz called on citizens to remain peaceful before, during, and after the elections, stressing that no political ambition is worth the loss of lives or the destruction of communities.

According to him, politicians often make attractive promises during election campaigns, including cash inducements, food items, and assurances of employment, only to abandon those who participated in violence once the elections are over.

He described the practice as "Use and Dump" politics, warning youths against allowing themselves to be recruited as political thugs or being used to intimidate opponents and disrupt the electoral process.

Makinz noted that electoral violence often leaves communities counting heavy losses, including the closure of businesses, injuries, arrests, deaths, and the diversion of resources that could otherwise be used for development projects such as roads, schools, and healthcare.

He further observed that while those who sponsor violence often remain protected, it is ordinary citizens, particularly youths, who bear the consequences of conflicts arising from elections.

The commentator encouraged eligible voters to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully and to support candidates based on their competence, integrity, vision, and track record rather than financial inducements or political pressure.

He also urged residents to reject every form of intimidation and vote buying, emphasizing that peaceful elections remain essential for credible leadership and sustainable development.

Makinz concluded by reminding the people of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo that the power to determine the future of their community lies in the ballot box and not in violence.

He said, "Your power is in your Permanent Voter Card (PVC), not in thuggery, violence, or intimidation."

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