The Club Seventies Epe, a non-governmental organisation, has implored indigenes of Epe community and all stakeholders in the state to eschew hatred, anger and violence as the nation prepares for the 2023 general elections.
Its President, Mr Adelaja Hassan,gave the counsel during the club’s monthly meeting and sensitisation campaign in Epe.
He explained that the caution became necessary for indigenes and residents to toe the path of peace during the forthcoming general elections.
He implored the residents to ensure they exercise their civic duties in a manner reflective of the tolerant and non-violent principles of the people of Epe.
He also advised residents not to allow politicians to ignite conflict and use them to perpetrate illegality before, during and after the election.
The association’s president urged residents to make wise decisions at the polls and vehemently reject moves to be drawn into any form of violent acts during the elections.
“I urge residents to understand that politics will come and go, but the spirit of the Epe enterprise will endure and continue to flourish.There is no political office that should compel us to shed the blood of our brothers or sisters.
“There is no ambition that is so deep and sacred that we would be willing to turn our community and state into a cauldron of violence in order to satisfy our craving for power,” he advised.
He noted that Epe community remains an embodiment of peace and tranquility,adding that same should be sustained in the interest of all.
He added:“We will never go back to the years of violence and the years where we couldn’t sleep with our eyes closed.We will not return to the years where politically motivated killings becloud our sensibilities and made us question the central purpose of governance, which is the security of lives and property.
“Let us continue to join hands to build the Lagos State of our dream and secure a future of prosperity,peace and growth for our children and generations yet unborn.That same God that has stood by us all along on this journey of growth and development, I trust will see us through the coming years”.
