The All Progressives Congress (APC) has made a passionate appeal to the abductors of the female students of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, asking them to release the students immediately without conditions in the spirit of the Easter season.
In a statement by the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at the dedication of the N150 million Catholic Church in his hometown of Oro, Kwara State yesterday, the party said the grievances of the abductors should have nothing to do with innocent school girls.
It therefore urged the kidnappers to free the girls who remain in their custody and cease forthwith all acts of violence against innocent citizens.
“Violence has never resolved any issue. Dialogue is always the preferred and civilised way to go in resolving any conflict, no matter how difficult.
“We are, therefore, calling on those who have been perpetrating unbridled violence to stop their despicable acts and renounce violence,” APC said.
The party congratulated the Church on the successful completion of the magnificent edifice, and hailed it for forging the spirit of love, tolerance and peace within the community.