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Signing of peace accord ongoing by governorship candidates of various political parties.
Eleven parties are available including Simon Lalong and JT Useni

This signing of peace accord is organized by the Dialogue Reconciliation and Peace Center DREP

Catholic Archbishop of Jos, Ignatius Kaigama in Jos speech urged the governorship candidates present to call on their followers to exercise great restraint and conduct themselves peacefully throughout the election period.

Right now the governorship candidates are making brief remarks one after another starting with Timothy Parlong of APGA

Jeremiah Useni, governorship candidate of the PDP Just made a brief remark and sat down rather abruptly

Governorship candidate of the APC Simon Lalong is up on his feet saying he remains committed to the peace accord he signed in 2015. He also paid tribute to late GNS PWAJOK with whom he signed the peace pact at that time

All candidates have 2 minutes each to make their statements.

Candidate of the All Blending Party, Samuel Auta Kyarshik walks in late while that of Alliance for New Nigeria, ANN Alex Ladan is conspicuously absent

Party chairmen insist to talk before the signing of the peace accord

The chairmen want fair play by @inecnigeria and security agencies before and during the election as the only guarantee for peace during the process

Da Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos speaking on behalf of traditional rulers is calling on the candidates to play the game according to the rules

Representatives of JNI and CAN also on hand calling on candidates to abide by the terms of the peace accord

Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in Plateau state, Huseni Halilu Pai making his remarks says he is the happiest person seeing the candidates making commitment to peace

Huseni Halilu Pai said @inecnigeria can not conduct an election without the candidates conducting themselves in a peaceful manner

The REC appealed to religious and political leaders to call on their followers to collect their permanent voters card.

There are about 300,000 unclaimed PVCs in Plateau State- INEC

Security agencies represented by the @PoliceNG promises to be professional, apolitical and unbiased before, during and after the election.

@PoliceNG warned that it will not tolerate any act of misconduct by supporters of the various candidates

Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong is making his remarks calling on citizens to exhibit love. He pledged to support security agencies for a peaceful conduct of the election

Governor Simon Lalong expressed concern over hate speeches and fake news in the build up to the election

The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, @inecnigeria Resident Commissioner Huseni Halilu Pai and the Commissioner of Police @PoliceNG will serve as witnesses as the candidates sign the peace accord

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