Date: 2017-10-24

Pastor Segun Olawale of Divine Favour Chapel, Ilorin, has warned youths against violence and hooliganism in the Nov. 18 Local government election in Kwara state.

Olawale, who gave the warning in Ilorin on Monday while speaking said that youths must say no to violence as election draws near.

He said youths must not allow themselves to be use as thugs to scatter polling units during election.

The cleric also advised them to shun violence and be disciplined "Youths must be seen as symbol of peace. They should go out to use their thumb to elect their favourite representatives instead of being lure into violence by politicians.

"Youths must not turn themselves to violence tool. Politicians don't worth sacrificing life for. Pursue your dream and shun violence, "he said. The cleric, however, advised politicians to accept whatever may be the outcome of the election.

"Politics should not be a do or die affair as thought by many politicians. We must learn to accept defeat and work together for the growth of the society, "the pastor said.

According to the state electoral timetable, the election would hold on November 18.

NAN