Catholic Knight urges Nigerians to elect credible leaders in 2023

The Knight of Saint John International has urged Nigerians to shun ethnicity and elect leaders with the capacity to deliver the nation from poverty and economic crisis in 2023.

The Supreme Subordinate President of the Knight, Maj.-Gen. Remy Uche made the call during their Thanksgiving service, held at St Pope John Paul II Parish, Papal Ground, Kubwa Abuja.

“Nigerians should shun ethnicity but elect leaders with the capacity to deliver the nation from poverty and economic losses.

“I urge Nigerians to try and reclaim their country by voting against ethnic, tribal and religious sentiments.

“It is the quality and capacity we want in the general elections, if we do not get it right now, it may cost longer than we expect,” he said.

Uche advised the electorates to examine the candidates before throwing their weight behind them.

He also tasked the electoral body and security operatives to ensure free, fair and credible polls.

“Let’s those saddled with the responsibility to ensure free, fair and credible poll next year do the right thing, for Nigerians to chose competent, reliable persons who have the capacity to deliver dividends of democracy to all Nigerians,” Uche added.

The Abuja Grand Commandery of the Knights, Brig. Gen. Bona Ugwuja said the group would sustain its mandate which centred on charity, civic responsibility and love for one another.

He advised the Federal Government to secure the country as it marks another independence anniversary

“We want free and fair elections, people should be allowed to bare their minds in their votes.

“People should vote wisely, they should Xray the candidates properly and make the right choices

“There should be no rigging of elections to avoid chaos, the youths should shun electoral violence, vote buying and selling,” he said.

(NAN)

Catholic Knight urges Nigerians to elect credible leaders in 2023