House of Representatives aspirant for Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Barr. Joy Ameh-Okpaimno, has reaffirmed her commitment to a peaceful and issue-based political campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Okpaimno cautioned political actors and supporters against the rising culture of hate speech, intimidation and violence, stressing that no human life should be lost over an election.
“My ambition is not worth the blood of any citizen of Apa and Agatu. Leadership is about service, not war. We must reject the narrative that elections are battles where people must be harmed to succeed.”
The legal practitioner, who is among the prominent female contenders aiming to unseat the current occupant of the seat, Hon. Ojotu Ojema, said she remains focused on presenting progressive ideas, especially on peace, youth empowerment, agriculture, education and access to quality healthcare.
She noted that the people of Apa/Agatu deserve representation that unites communities and advances development rather than deepening divisions.
“We have suffered enough from herdsmen attacks to economic hardship. What our people need now is hope, development and a voice that will speak boldly for them at the National Assembly, and I am that voice they have been looking for” she added.
Highlighting her vision for inclusive governance, Okpaimno stressed the importance of youth engagement and women’s empowerment.
“Any nation without youth has no future. I will listen to our young people because I am one of them, and I will ensure women know there is no limit to what they can achieve,” she said.
On education and social intervention, she shared: “I have been supporting children and widows through scholarships and community programs long before this campaign. Impacting lives is my passion, and that will not stop because I am running for office.”
Okpaimno urged security agencies, INEC, and stakeholders to ensure a fair and transparent process, noting that credible elections strengthen democracy.
“I am committed to a clean campaign. Let ideas compete, not violence,” she stated.