Ahead of the June 18, governorship election in Ekiti State, religious leaders have called on the candidates of the various political parties to embrace peace during the electioneering period.
The 16 gubernatorial candidates were implored to act within the ambit of the law before during and after the election, while cautioning them not to engage in campaign of calumny.
The clerics made this known during a stakeholders meeting with party leaders on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti.
The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev Felix Ajakaiye, who spoke at the event, enjoined the contestants to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship, while calling on the electorate to shun vote selling.
On his part, Sheik Jamiu Bello Kewulere, Grand Imam of Ado-Ekiti Central Mosque, admonished the major actors to embrace love and accept the outcome of the poll.
Meanwhile, the police command in the state has reiterated commitment to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, John Babangida, who represented the Commissioner of Police, Moronkeji Adesina, at the event, assured the electorate of a conducive atmosphere.
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