VICE PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Kashim Shettima has described attacks on facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as acts of terror.
Shettima made this statement in Birnin Kebbi during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar.
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He urged all Nigerians to condemn the vandalisation of government properties in order to foster economic growth and political development.
“The incessant attacks on INEC offices and facilities is an act of terrorism, every meaningful Nigerian must condemn it in totality.
“Nobody in this country can force himself into power through threats, intimidation, and blackmail,” he said.
Shettima also condemned the instability caused by activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-East of the country.
“Nobody in this country can force himself into power through threats, intimidation, and blackmail. Politics and democracy is a game of numbers, your ability to reach out and build bridges and win the hearts and minds of people is much more important than issuing threats and intimidation,” he said.
Stories with punches holding the powerful accountable. His determination to speak out against corruption and influence the conversation in Nigeria, the surrounding region and the continent inspires him.
God bless Nigeria and i wish for 36 gomnverners to luck be in end of their tenue. Thanks
We know who you are, sponsor of Boko Haram, who is intimidating who for power, The people that said the will not be part of election or who?