Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has explained why it refused to sign the Independent National Electoral Commission's peace accord aimed at ensuring peace in the upcoming polls in Kogi.

It also reacted to the burning of its secretariat in Lokoja the Kogi State capital.

In a statement signed by the SDP spokesperson, Akinbode Oluyemi, on Tuesday, it said the party's governorship candidate, Natasha Akpoti, remains "undaunted and resolute" despite the attacks on its party.

Ms Akpoti has faced several hurdles since her decision to contest the November 16 governorship election.

INEC initially disqualified her for nominating an unqualified running mate. That disqualification was upturned by the court last week.

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