Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has called on Nigerians to prioritise national unity and peaceful coexistence as political campaigns gather momentum ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Babangida made the call during a courtesy visit by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council in Niger State to his Hilltop residence in Minna.
He urged Nigerians to put the unity and collective interest of the country above personal and political interests as political parties commence their campaigns, stressing the importance of maintaining peace, tolerance and mutual respect throughout the electioneering process.
The former military leader prayed for a peaceful and successful electioneering process and offered prayers for Niger State and Nigeria.
The Director General of the Campaign Council, former Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, who led the delegation, thanked the former military leader for his advice and prayers.
He assured him that the Niger State APC and the Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council (PGCC) would do everything within their power to ensure that the campaigns are issue-based, development-oriented, and geared towards the overall good of Niger State.
He said unity and peaceful coexistence would remain top priorities throughout the electioneering process.