Action Congress (USA) has again called for the removal of Maurice Iwu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read More...
In a statement made available to leadershipnigeria.com it said that again the verdict in Edo State proves that he had failed to deliver as promised free and fair elections at every level of government throughout Nigeria.
We have and continue to witness the election tribunal void election after election and ask for re-runs. He is a disgrace to progress and democracy, his denial of his failure is shameful and should be prevented from making further statements publicly regarding it.
They thanked President Yar'Adua in his belief in the rule of law, but strongly opposed his statement which includes "do-or-die" in any re-elections throughout the country. However, we expect that we will do free and fair elections, whereby each registered voter is given the opportunity to cast their vote without fear, that those votes are counted without bias and that the true count is given declaring only the individual who rightfully wins regardless of who does.
The statement said, "As a man who has tried to convince the country and the outside world of his sincerity to provide safety for the people of Nigeria, it becomes highly embarrassing to hear the word 'die' coming from him (Yar'Adua) in reference to any election, when he should be guaranteeing protecting the lives of all its citizens and not a select few".
In a delayed response to the elections, Action Congress called for a reform of the election commission of Nigeria in the form of firing its chairman. Although this approach may or may not be effective in reforming the elections, it is good to see that some action is being suggested. The only way to improve a flawed system is to change something, and Nigeria, or at least some parts, is trying to reform.
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