Stakeholders Demand Electoral Reform for Credible Elections

During a town hall meeting in Gombe, stakeholders, including Dr. Yunusa Tanko, raised alarms about the current Electoral Act, arguing it fails to meet the expectations of Nigerians and undermines the country's democratic future.

Tanko warned that without urgent reforms, the integrity of Nigeria's elections is at risk. He outlined key demands, including real-time transmission of election results and the protection of citizens' voting rights.

Concerns were also raised regarding the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its perceived failure to represent political parties' interests, citing specific instances involving the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Dr.

Ramatu Buba and Dr. Abdulkadir Saleh echoed the need for credible elections as fundamental to democracy, urging INEC to adhere strictly to electoral guidelines.

The stakeholders unanimously stressed the importance of citizen participation in safeguarding democracy and ensuring that their voices are heard in the electoral process.