News Investigators/ Candidates of political parties contesting the Aug. 15 Osun governorship election on Thursday signed a peace accord organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) to ensure a non-violent poll in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 14 political parties signed the accord at the event presided over by the NPC convener, Rev. “Every institution represented here has a role to play in ensuring that today’s commitments translate into peaceful conduct,” he said. Also speaking, a member of the committee, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, said the accord was aimed at ensuring that political parties conduct their campaigns peacefully. Amupitan said the peace accord was not a mere formality but a moral commitment before the people and the international community.