The Northern Traditional Rulers Council Assembly has charged politicians to honour the signed peace accord for the February general elections.

They said honouring the accord would reciprocate President Muhammadu Buhari’s pledge to ensure free and fair 2019 elections for continued peace and unity of the country.

The call was made in a communique on the concluded Northern Traditional Rulers 5th General Assembly signed by Coordinating Committee Chairman and Emir of Gummi, Justice Lawal Hassan, on Tuesday in Sokoto .

The traditional rulers’ resolution described the election year as crucial, noting that all over the world, people were watching Nigeria, being the country with the highest population in Africa.

They commended the Independent National Electoral Commission on its preparations and resolve to assist the electoral body in every way possible  to achieve the desired goals.

The council appealed to the executive and legislative arms of government to ensure adequate funding and other relevant arrangement and support towards the successful conduct of free and fair 2019 elections.

They decried the rising level of hate speeches, bickering, do-or-die political campaigns, vote buying and money politics, noting that it was sad and unfortunate to use innocent youths as political thugs.

They appealed to parents to always monitor their wards and also urged politicians to change tactics and honuor decorum, to avoid serious consequences of their electoral misconduct.

The assembly noted that cases of kidnappings, banditry, insurgency, farmers/herder clashes and other forms of crimes might affect the successful conduct of the general elections.

The event was attended by Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar and three representatives from traditional councils of 19 states.