The Abuja Peace Accord: Matters Arising

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By Femi Ogunshola

On Jan. 14, the presidential candidates of the 14 political parties that are participating in the March 28 presidential election signed an accord in Abuja to uphold peace before, during and after the elections.

Political pundits observe that by the agreement, popularly called the Abuja Accord, the candidates and their political parties are committed to peaceful electioneering and effective management of the outcome of the elections.

They opine that the presence of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku at the signing ceremony of the agreement, underscores its importance.

President Goodluck Jonathan, the presidential candidate for the …Read More

Source:: PM Newspaper