NYSC shamed those who wanted to derail elections, says Jega
The Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Attahiru Jega says the
inspiring leadership of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) had
shamed those he described as “unscrupulous persons” who wanted to
derail the April 2011 general elections.
Mr Jega made the remarks in a letter of appreciation, dated April 27, to Maharazu Tsiga, the NYSC director-general.
“It is clear that
but for the inspiring leadership of the patriotic men and women of the
corps, the designs by the unscrupulous persons to derail the elections,
by intimidating and scaring away the corps members, would have been
realised,” he stated.
The letter said
history would bear witness that the unyielding commitment to the
survival of the nation’s democracy inspired the corps members.
It added that the corps members defied reckless purveyors of violence to render selfless service as INEC ad hoc staff.
“It is, therefore,
beyond a shadow of doubt that Gen Tsiga, along with the entire staff
and membership of the NYSC, has demonstrated this virtue to the highest
degree.
“I am certain that
the history of our democracy will not be complete without a mention of
the laudable role you and your organisation have played,” the letter
further stated.
The INEC boss
expressed regret over the violence, which affected some corps members,
and expressed heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones to it.
The letter described them as “martyrs of our democratic aspiration as a country.”
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