The Consul-General of Switzerland in Lagos, Mr. Yves Nicolet-dit-Félix, on Wednesday said that it was important for Nigeria to practice democracy like it was being practised in Switzerland.
Nicolet-dit-Félix, who gave the advice at the celebration of the 727th anniversary of the Foundation of fulfilment of the Swiss Confederation in Lagos, enjoined Nigerians to always rely on their votes and to never resort to violence.
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According to him, things had continued to change fortunately in Switzerland since 1291. “Since 1291, our country has certainly changed. We no longer have three Cantons but now 26 Cantons.
“Despite the political stability in our country, things are always changing, but fortunately in respect of the democracy of the minorities and without any fight.
“This is exactly what we expect in Nigeria at the next election in February 2019.
“I strongly believe in the slogan of the NGO, Moral Re-Armament Initiative of Change Nigeria, which says ‘Use your Vote Not Violence,’’ he said.
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