In the lead-up to off-cycle governorship polls in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu asserts that recent elections provided crucial insights. Emphasizing multi-stakeholder responsibility, he states, “We’ll ensure free, fair, and credible elections, but INEC can’t do it alone.”
He notes lessons learned and highlights security agency assurances for a secure electoral environment. All participants, from voters to media, are promised safety.
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Political parties and candidates, under the National Peace Committee, have committed to a peace accord. The INEC chairman urges maintaining peace for continued democratic consolidation.
In a statement, Yakubu underscores the collaborative effort needed for successful elections and emphasizes the importance of each stakeholder playing their role conscientiously. As the electoral stage is set, the focus remains on upholding the integrity of the process and learning from past experiences.