A Coalition of Teams of INEC Accredited Observers led by Intercontinental Leadership Initiative, on Friday called on INEC to concentrate on its statutory duties, declaring that the success of Edo election will go a long way in restoring trust in the democratic process which the group said was essential for enduring representative governance.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Prince Stanfford Bisong who made the declaration on behalf of the Coalition at a Pre-Election Observation Press Conference in Benin said, Edo election has been observed by INEC-Accredited Observer groups over the past few weeks, adding that for the Edo State governorship election, the die is cast.
According to him, “There is no substitute for a free, fair, credible, transparent, inclusive, and peaceful poll, therefore, the success of Edo election will go a long way in restoring trust in the democratic process which is essential for enduring representative governance.
Flawed elections that produced incompetent leaders are the remote cause of economic stagnation, political upheavals, and socio-religious disharmony in the country’s polity as the imposed leaders seek personal interests in place of national interest.
Once we get our elections right and credible leaders emerge, there will be a drastic reduction in election petitions and litigations. Leaders will be focused and provide needed dividends of democracy that will assuage the hunger and anger in the land.
INEC will concentrate on its statutory duties. It will no longer dissipate energy and resources on a flurry of litigations and distractions. On our part, we will continue with the joint responsibility of voters’ education and with INEC continued support to enlighten the stakeholders to ensure peaceful elections.
Prince Stanfford Bisong who said
Intercontinental Leadership Initiative and Teams of INEC Accredited Observers aimed at ensuring a credible and peaceful
2024 Edo State Governorship Election noted that there cannot be development without political stability and trust in government.
We have observed that INEC, in compliance with the Electoral Act2022, has made adequate arrangements for the monitoring of the Edo State Governorship Election.
Adequate electoral materials, including sensitive ones, have been produced and distributed to the 18 Local Government Councils and RAs offices for conveyance by trained Electoral Officials to the various Polling Units (PUs) early Saturday morning.
The election will be conducted between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM with the utilization of BVAS for the authentication and accreditation of voters.
Adequate security measures have been put in place, and thirty-five thousand (35,000) security agents will be covering the event. All media, observer groups, party agents, and other stakeholders have been accredited, briefed, and provided with electoral materials, and are already on the ground for the coverage of the election.
We urge all registered voters to come out enmasse on Saturday with their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) for authentication, accreditation, and the voting exercise to choose the Governor among the contestants. Your votes will count based on the completed INEC arrangement.
We wish the INEC and Edo State a successful, peaceful, and transparent Governorship Election. the group further declared.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
