INEC is Equipped For Future Election Developments – Mike Igini

The conduct of the just concluded Anambra State governorship poll once again brought to the fore the inability of the Independent National Electoral Commission to hold hitch-free elections in Nigeria.

As usual, several voters were forced to wait for many hours or were completely disenfranchised due to either the late arrival of personnel and materials at the polling units or malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices.

This left many observers wondering whether INEC has the capacity to conduct a nationwide election without problems.

Mike Igini, a lawyer and the Akwa Ibom Resident Electoral Commissioner, discusses this and tell us what INEC should be doing to ensure that elections in the country run smoothly, we are now being joined by

Mr Igini, among other issues, also talks about the Electoral Act (Amendment) Act, especially the tug of war between the state governors and federal legislators, who in amending the Act, made the conduct of direct primaries mandatory for all political parties in the selection of candidates seeking elective positions.

[bc_video video_id=”6282046724001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”default” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ]

Follow us on:

AriseNews

Recent Posts

Okpebholo: Obaseki Frustrating Handing Over Power To Me

Senator Okpebholo has accused Obaseki of attempting to frustrate a peaceful power transfer and making…

9 hours ago

Tens of Thousands Protest In Valencia Over Floods, Demand Resignation Of Regional Leader Carlos Mazón

Valencia’s citizens are protesting and demanding accountability after the deadly floods, criticising regional head Carlos…

14 hours ago

Qatar Suspends Mediation Efforts in Israel-Hamas Talks Amid Escalating Tensions, Diplomatic Frustrations

Qatar has suspended its mediation role in Israel-Hamas talks, citing lack of willingness from both…

14 hours ago

Ukrainian War: Varsity Don Asks UN, Others to Stop Russia from Alleged Recruitment of Nigerian Women

A Nasarawa professor Akyala has urged the UN to condemn Russia’s alleged illegal human labour…

15 hours ago

Trump Wins All Swing States, With Arizona Win Projected In 2024 US Election Victory

Trump has been projected to win Arizona, completing a sweep of all seven swing states

15 hours ago

Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Remanded in Prison over 400 Sex Tapes Scandal

Equatorial Guinea’s former anti-graft chief Engonga has been jailed in for allegedly recording over 400…

15 hours ago