‘Your vote is your voice’ — Accord mobilises Nigerians for voter registration

Accord has asked Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise to get their permanent voter cards (PVCs).

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Maxwell Mgbudem, the party’s national chairman, said voter registration is the only way Nigerians can elect credible leaders.

Mgbudem felicitated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th independence anniversary, noting that the country has made great strides in its democratic journey.

“The foremost progressive party in Nigeria, Accord joins millions of citizens to celebrate this year’s Independence anniversary,” the statement reads.

He said that in spite of turbulent political experience, military intervention, civil war, economic recession, socio-religious disharmony, and security challenges, Nigerians remain resolute, undaunted, and unwavering in building a strong, prosperous, egalitarian, and just democratic nation.

Mgbudem asked Nigerians to keep hope alive and “continue to water and nurture the tree of democracy to maturity to yield its abundant fruits and dividends to the people”.

“Accord stands with Nigerians in building a better and greater society where no man or woman is oppressed and will hand to our children and future generations a banner without stain,” he said.

“Accord enjoins Nigerians to participate actively in the ongoing national voter registration. Your vote is your voice and power to elect credible leaders.

“The party is currently mobilising citizens across the country for this crucial civic exercise that will further consolidate, deepen and strengthen the nation’s democratic process.”

He expressed the party’s readiness for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra, describing Chidi Onyeze, Accord’s candidate, as “competent, resourceful, visionary and credible”.

“A vote for Accord is a vote for unity, stability, prosperity, security and inclusivity in governance.Anambra citizens desire and deserve good governance, which only Accord can provide,” he said.

“The election is yet another opportunity to transform Anambra state and install a progressive government on the platform of Accord.

“The party will resist any attempt to subvert the people’s will. We must uphold the sanctity of the ballot box and the will of the people expressed therein.

“In the past, the people sold their votes for a mess of electoral porridge; it should not happen on November 8.It is a date with destiny of the state.”

Mgbudem asked the federal government to curb insecurity and protect lives and properties, which is its primary function.

“National security, safety and order are critical for sustainable democracy and development and must be achieved,” he said.

He also asked the military to sustain the war against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, militancy and kidnapping across the country.