SERAP Urges New INEC Boss to Prosecute Electoral Offenders
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) is calling on the newly nominated INEC chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to focus on ensuring the effective prosecution of electoral offenders in Nigeria. SERAP highlights offenses such as violence, bribery, vote buying, and undue influence during elections.
They urge Amupitan to prioritize amending the Electoral Act to ensure free and fair elections in line with the Nigerian Constitution. This move aims to address past electoral offenses and promote accountability.
President Bola Tinubu's recent confirmation of the new INEC chair underscores the importance of tackling impunity in electoral processes.
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