The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has charged Bayelsa youths to shun crimes and electoral violence during the political parties’ primaries, ahead of the November 16 Governorship election.
Mr. Tolumobofa Akpoebibo, state Commander of the group, disclosed this in Yenagoa on Monday, after a sensitisation road walk on the need to ensure the electoral processes were violent free.
Akpoebibo explained that the sensitisation became necessary to educate the people of the state, especially the youths against crimes during and after the forthcoming governorship election.
According to him, having violence-free election will guarantee free, fair and acceptable results for people.
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“This road walk is meant to boost morale and to sensitise the people, especially the young people and the general public about the danger of indulging in crimes.
“I urge them to steer clear of violence; say no to crimes and be good ambassadors of the state.
“The Vigilance group as a grassroots security outfit, has burning desire to curb crime, especially as we approach party primaries and the main governorship election.
“We are ready to play our own part to ensure that Bayelsa experience peaceful governorship poll come Nov. 16. The main reason for this road walk is to enlighten our youths on the need to shun crime, cultism and violence during the election.
“They should know that they are important to the state, they are the future leaders of Bayelsa state and Nigeria. So, there is no need to indulge in crimes but rather engage themselves in meaningful ventures,” he said. (NAN)
