2023: IPC charges Nigerians to shun violence, promote peaceful coexistence

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By Abubakar Yunusa, Abuja

Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Head of Mission-Nigeria, International Peace Commission (IPC)Amb. Hussaini Coomassie has charged Nigerians to shun any form of violence and promote peaceful coexistence amongst themselves and focus on improving sustainable development.

This was even he said, “ As the 2023 general elections campaigns are ongoing, I will advise all the political parties to guard their utterances to avoid creating unnecessary tension by way of incitement.

He said security is everybody’s business and “we cannot afford to toy with it. I know President Mohammadu Buhari has been working tirelessly in making sure he brings back peace and security to affected areas”.

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Addressing journalists in its maiden press conference in Abuja, yesterday, he said “Since my appointment, I have been having consultations with stakeholders locally and internationally to implement the mandates of IPC.

According to him, IPC under my leadership will work hard to promote peace in Nigeria, saying that it’s time to dialogue with all those that are ready to lay down arms and embrace peace. 

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