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Electoral Act: Group tells INEC to focus on critical issues not technicalities

INEC

From Idu Jude Abuja 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been challenged to focus on more critical issues that always mar the successful outcome of general elections in Nigeria, in addition to the ongoing reforms of Electoral Act. According to the group, under the aegis of The Electoral Forum, party accountability, credible political party primary processes, and the abuse of state resources for electoral manipulation are key issues to be focused on, rather than solely focusing on technical electoral reforms.

Rising from a crucial meeting in Abuja recently, the group informed that it mainly focused on critical issues surrounding the current Electoral Act amendment, particularly the contention around the electronic transmission of election results. It stated that the discussions centred on the implications of the passed amendments to the Electoral Act.