The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed the reason why election riggers often go unpunished in Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He emphasized that without the establishment of an electoral offenses commission and tribunal responsible for prosecuting electoral offenders, the country’s electoral process will remain ineffective.

During a post-election review meeting with media executives in Abuja, Yakubu stressed the urgent need for the government to revisit the recommendations of various electoral reforms panels, including those led by Justice Mohammed Uwais (rtd), Sheikh Ahmed Lemu, and Dr….CONTINUE READING

Ken Nnamani. These panels were set up during the administrations of Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari, respectively.

The INEC chairman expressed concerns about the practicality of prosecuting electoral offenders, as some of them could potentially be INEC officials themselves.

To ensure a fair and effective prosecution process, he advocated for the establishment of an independent electoral offenses commission that would handle all violations of electoral laws, regardless of the individuals involved—whether voters, INEC officials, or ad hoc staff.

Yakubu highlighted that the current situation, where INEC is tasked with prosecuting electoral offenders, poses challenges in achieving successful prosecutions.

The establishment of a dedicated electoral offenses commission could significantly contribute to ensuring electoral integrity and accountability in Nigeria.

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