Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has urged youths to reject political violence, declaring that the 2027 general election is a democratic process rather than a time for war. Speaking on Saturday, the governor cautioned young people against allowing themselves to be instrumentalized by politicians to fight personal battles through thuggery.
The appeal was made during a goodwill message delivered at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel in Yola. Fintiri, who was represented at the event by Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Faruta, specifically addressed Christian youths, urging them to reflect the light of God in their conduct before, during, and after the election.
“The coming election is not a war or battle. We should all come out and vote without violence. Youths should come out but not as thugs. You must not allow yourselves to be thugs in the hands of politicians,” Fintiri stated.
In his address, the governor emphasized the importance of peaceful civic participation, urging all attendees to ensure that the state remains a place of stability and divine blessing. He called on the congregation to keep the spiritual fire burning so that God would continue to bless both the state and the nation.
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), who was the chairman of the occasion, was represented by Major General Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd). Danjuma used the platform to make a direct political appeal to the people of Adamawa State regarding the upcoming leadership contest.
Danjuma advised voters not to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, instead urging them to vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He argued that Tinubu deserves a return to power, citing the president’s recognition and promotion of the people of the Middle Belt during his current tenure.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
