The International Police Chaplain Sustainable Development and Law Enforcement, Inc. (IPCSL), U.S., has affirmed that the Edo off-circle September 21, governorship elections were transparent and credible
Speaking at a World Press Conference held in Abuja Nigeria, on Thursday 26th, September 2024. The African Commander-in-Chief, Comr. Blessing Akinlosotu, commended the Nigerian People, INEC, Security Agencies, Edo State Government, Political Parties and all stakeholders for both enabling environment for successful election and proper conduct, with show of patriotism and democratic culture, urging all to continue to work to preserve the peace and stability in order to consolidate democracy and the rule of law, especially in a challenging socio-political context in the country.
“In terms of participation and voter mobilisation, the attendance and turnout in polling units did not witness very large figures compared to the 2023 General Election.
“We affirm that the percentage of irregularities observed was very minimal and below 5% and this could not warrant a call for cancellation but charged INEC, Security Agencies and Political Actors to work very closely together in sustaining a better avenue for greater elections in the future.
“There was no observable incidence of vote trading which was an emerging trend in recent electioneering processes in Nigeria,” Akinlosotu said.
However, the IPCSL mission team recommends the review of Electoral Laws and Guidelines to tackle negative incidences observed that need adequate legislation, as well as intense Voters Education and Mass Sensitization by both Electoral Body and Political Parties.
IPCSL further recommend the review of Security strategies to avoid creating unnecessary tension and security scares.
The Commander urged INEC to continue to interact with political parties and Civil Society Organizations in order to strengthen and deepen the nation’s Democracy.
Mr Oscar Kalu, a member of the mission team, while commending INEC for a job well done urged it to invest more in the comfort, welfare and convenience of voters.
Kalu said the commission should make provision for canopies that would protect voters from rain or sun adding that such would encourage people to come out to vote
In conclusion, IPCSL urged candidates and political actors to resort to legal channels in seeking redress in all circumstances to sustain social peace.
The International Police Chaplain Sustainable Development and Law Enforcement, Inc. (IPCSL), U.S., has affirmed that the Edo off-circle September 21, governorship elections were transparent and credible
Speaking at a World Press Conference held in Abuja Nigeria, on Thursday 26th, September 2024. The African Commander-in-Chief, Comr. Blessing Akinlosotu, commended the Nigerian People, INEC, Security Agencies, Edo State Government, Political Parties and all stakeholders for both enabling environment for successful election and proper conduct, with show of patriotism and democratic culture, urging all to continue to work to preserve the peace and stability in order to consolidate democracy and the rule of law, especially in a challenging socio-political context in the country.
“In terms of participation and voter mobilisation, the attendance and turnout in polling units did not witness very large figures compared to the 2023 General Election.
“We affirm that the percentage of irregularities observed was very minimal and below 5% and this could not warrant a call for cancellation but charged INEC, Security Agencies and Political Actors to work very closely together in sustaining a better avenue for greater elections in the future.
“There was no observable incidence of vote trading which was an emerging trend in recent electioneering processes in Nigeria,” Akinlosotu said.
However, the IPCSL mission team recommends the review of Electoral Laws and Guidelines to tackle negative incidences observed that need adequate legislation, as well as intense Voters Education and Mass Sensitization by both Electoral Body and Political Parties.
IPCSL further recommend the review of Security strategies to avoid creating unnecessary tension and security scares.
The Commander urged INEC to continue to interact with political parties and Civil Society Organizations in order to strengthen and deepen the nation’s Democracy.
Mr Oscar Kalu, a member of the mission team, while commending INEC for a job well done urged it to invest more in the comfort, welfare and convenience of voters.
Kalu said the commission should make provision for canopies that would protect voters from rain or sun adding that such would encourage people to come out to vote
In conclusion, IPCSL urged candidates and political actors to resort to legal channels in seeking redress in all circumstances to sustain social peace.