As the country is set for another opportunity to decide her president for the next four years, the Tangale Community Overseas, TCO has urged the Nigeria electorates to go to the poll with the nation’s interest at heart.
In a statement by the General Secretary of the socio cultural group, Lamela Umaru Lakorok, said the call became imperative because the office of the president is the most important and powerful office in the country.
According to the statement, “That office has the power to either build your future or destroy it. We have all seen what the office of the president can do and undo in the last couple of months. We therefore appeal to the Tangale community and all Nigerians to come out and vote in the Federal elections on Saturday.
“It is vital that in choosing our leaders we avoid religious bigotry, divisive ethnicity, blind party loyalty, and personal interests. The interest of the nation should be put above personal, ethnic, party, and religious interests. Let us focus on getting a good leader who can provide safety, peace, prosperity, and opportunities for our youths to thrive and prosper.
“We encourage you all not to fold your hands and allow others to determine your destiny. We must all engage fully and make our voices heard. It is one thing to protest injustice in the streets, and it is another thing to change our future with the dot of ink. While we acknowledge that the election process may require some people to stand in line all day, we must agree that it is the best sacrifice one can make for the motherland and posterity.
“We also encourage everyone to remain calm and peaceful throughout the elections period. Remember, during elections some politicians move around with thugs, but during inauguration they walk around with their families and friends.”
The group prayed God for peaceful conduct of the election that will give room for smooth transition of mantle of leadership to who ever wins the presidential election.