According to TUC President Osifo, "We went on strike because government refused to act on the assault on Ajaero."
Civil Society co-convener, Mimidoo Achakpa says the issue of prefilled sheets meant INEC did not do its job properly.
"I would rather be doing other things more pleasurable... but in the end, you've purged yourself of accumulated debris."
“If you mean well for your people and you want to govern them, you will not recruit thugs to kill…
"Historically, politicians and government have long been the instigators of the violence in the country."
Speaking on the upcoming election, he said “there is no space for violence in this election.”
He alleged that some parties are stockpiling arms to intimidate voters during the election.
"We believe that the government will do the right thing in getting those who are criminals to be prosecuted and…
He raised concerns over the lack of boats and personnel to police riverine communities during the elections.
“It is long coming, but we must continue relentlessly because it’s the only guarantee against war.”