Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza, the Catholic Bishop of Yola diocese, has called on the citizens of the state to maintain calm in the face of recent happenings in the political spare of the state.
A statement signed by Most Rev. Dami Mamza who doubles as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Adamawa state chapter, commended INEC national headquarters for swiftly respond to void the declaration of REC Adamawa state Mr Hudu Yenusa Ari.
“It is with deep sense of regret and concern that we noticed what happened yesterday in our dear peace-loving state of Adamawa regarding the action of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mr. Hudu Yunusa.
“While it was unfortunate that he conducted himself in such an awkward and reckless manner, we commend the security operatives who responded swiftly to save him and to save our dear state from crisis that could have cost us dearly.
“We still call on the security operatives to continue with the good work they are doing in ensuring that law and order are in place. We also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the bold step taken in response to the situation. We shall continue to hinge our strength and trust on the promise made by the electoral body for fairness in electoral matters until the end,” Mamza said.
He noted that although CAN has no problem with whoever becomes the governor of the state but insisted that the process leading to the selection must be free, fair and transparent.
“May we say for the records that we have no problem with whoever becomes our governor in Adamawa state so long as fairness and justice played out in the process”.
, we are still calling on all to remain calm and be hopeful in the promise INEC made for free, fair, credible and transparent election in the state.
“We believe that INEC’s timely intervention in this recklessness will save the face of democracy in our state and the country at large”
