Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has called on all the district heads of communities in the council to advise youths to maintain peace during and after elections.
Maikalangu gave the call during an emergency meeting with the traditional rulers in Abuja.
In a statement signed by Mr Kingsley Madaki, the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Public Affairs to the Chairman on Thursday, Maikalangu appealed to the traditional rulers to ensure a peaceful election devoid of violence.
He added that the development of any community depended on the peaceful state of the such community.
In his remarks, the District Head of Jikwoyi, Chief Nicodemus Machin, commended the chairman for his cordial interaction with the traditional rulers, adding that such interaction would foster good and working relationship between the communities and the council.
Also, the District Head of Gui community, Alhassan Idris, promised his readiness to ensure peaceful co-existence in his community before, during and after the elections.
NAN