CLO Cautions Political Parties Against Attack On Opponents At Rallies

Political parties have been urged to commit themselves to ensuring that political opponents are not attacked during campaign rallies.
The zonal coordinator, North-Central, Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Mr. Steve Aluko, made the call in an interview with our correspondent in Jos.
He warned that attacks at political rallies could trigger wider electoral violence if not properly addressed, stressing the need for increased public enlightenment, political education, mobilisation, inclusion and tolerance.
Aluko also maintained that democracy thrives in an atmosphere of tolerance, credible elections and freedom of political participation, adding that all parties must allow their oppo...