Ebun Francis|
President Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, signed the peace accord at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja.
Present at the signing were Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abdulsalami Abubakar, the chairman of the National Peace Committee, Patricia Scotland, the secretary-general of the Commonwealth; Mathew Kukah, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, as well as other members of the National Peace Committee (NPC), are in attendance.
Nigeria’s former head of state, Yakubu Gowon, was also present at the ICC to witness the historic event.
Speaking at the event, Atiku said the Nigerian democracy has matured over the years, with the support of the international committee.
Patricia Scotland in her remark, said the idea behind the National peace accord initiative, is consistent with the values and principles of the Commonwealth.
She, therefore, called on all parties involved to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, and credible election in Nigeria.
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