IYC Tasks Political Leaders On Patriotism

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has called on political leaders in Nigeria to display patriotism in their service to the nation especially, as the nation approaches the 2019 general elections.
President IYC, Eric Omare, in a statement, said with the plethora of problems confronting the country and the rising tension in the country, it is only patriotism on the part of political leaders that can save the country.
The IYC called on President Buhari, who is the leader of the nation and a candidate in the 2019 presidential election, to put the interest of the nation over and above his political ambition.
“We also call on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and all officers of INEC to display utmost transparency in the conduct of the 2019 general elections.
”The 2019 elections must be free, fair and credible. The management of the 2019 elections have the capacity to make or mar the future existence of Nigeria especially in the light of the ongoing security challenges in different parts of the country.
“We must as a nation avoid any act that would aggravate the already tensed security situation in the country.
“On a final note, we also call on Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used for negative purposes in the 2019 elections.