The United Nations envoys have advised Nigerians not to allow the Saturday, February 25, 2023 general elections to break the peace and stability in the country.

The envoys urged the country’s political parties, candidates and supporters, to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible election.

Speaking during a prayer session for the country, which ended with the release of doves in the sky to fly for peace during the elections.

The UN Ambassador for Nigeria, Amb. Amina Ajayi (Mama Diaspora) advised young adults and women to be perseverant.

“There is always a light after every dark tunnel and there is always a silver lining after every dark cloud. Your vote is your voice and fundamental human right.”

She urged the youths not to engage in violence during and after the election.

“Don’t engage in trouble, this is the first time the young adult is involved in the election. The election would go peacefully. All we need is somebody who has wealth of experience to build the nation.

“These elections would be a turning point in the history of our country, and the youth cannot afford to be mere observers. I implore them to go out and vote. It is one day, one day that will shape the next four to eight years of our country,” she said.

The UN Ambassador, Dr. David Elijah said the gathering is organised to ensure the peace preached by the world body is actualised in Nigeria.

“The general election coming up is not a do-or-die affair. This is a time that every political group should embrace peace. UN wants peace to reign everywhere in the country. It is time to look forward to a credible, peaceful election and Nigerians should accept the outcome of the election as long as it stands for the peace of the nation.”

He added that the peace ambassadors are making sure that every party involved embraces peace, saying when there is peace, there would be progress and the country will prosper at large.

The Director General, the International Election Monitoring Group in Nigeria, Worldwide, Prince Eniola Adedamola, appealed to political groups to exercise patience during and after the election.

“We are here to sensitise everybody in all nook and craning of the country to embrace peace. We are looking forward to a peaceful election. Our priority is to ensure that peace reigns in Nigeria.”

Also, Vice President Tinubu Shetima Advocacy Group, Hajia Bola Muse, said a lot of things have been put in place to ensure a credible, free and fair election by sensitising citizens on the need to let peace reign during the election and after.

“We have done a house-to-house campaign to make sure that this election goes peacefully,” Muse added.

The Convener, Aisha Gbajabiamila Foundation, Mrs. Aisha Gbajabiamila, appealed to Nigerians in the Diaspora to also embrace peace.”

The Chairman of Support Groups in Lagos State, Hon. Niyi Fadare, implored Nigerians to choose peace for without peace there is no nation.

“The most important thing for the nation is peace to reign. We cannot afford to lose lives, infrastructure, or property any further,” he added.