From Muhammad Bukar, Kano
The Kano Peace Committee in Collaboration with the National Peace Committee, headed by General Abdussalam Abubakar is to sign Peace Accord with Eight Gubernatorial Candidates, ahead next two months general elections.
The Kano Peace Committee (KPC), an affiliate of the National Peace Committee co – chaired by Emeritus Prof. Ibrahim H. Umar and Most. Rev. Bishop Dr. John Namaza Niyiring was established to facilitate peace in Kano State especially before, during and after elections.
The Head of Secretariat of the Peace Committee, Ambassador Ibrahim A. Waiya, said they have over times, facilitated and organized the 1st and 2nd signing of the Peace Accord in Kano State, in collaboration with the National Peace Committee, before the conduct of the 2019 general elections in the State. The Signing of the Peace Accord was chaired by His Excellency, the Chairman, National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdussalami Abubakar, GCFR.
Waiya said as the 2023 General elections are fast approaching, the Kano Peace Committee (KPC), in collaboration with National Peace Committee with support from United Nations Office for West Africa and The Sahel, is set to organize a high level stakeholders meeting in Kano, during which the peace accord signing will take place.
He added that the Gubernatorial candidates from 8 political parties are expected to attend and sign the peace accord.
The programme is expected to be attended by the representatives of the stakeholders groups and organizations which will include: traditional, religious and community leaders, security agencies, women and youth groups/academics, respected elder statesmen, business community, media, civil society, PWDs and others.
