2019 elections: Political parties pass vote of confidence on INEC chairman
Seventy-five political parties have passed vote of confidence on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission , Yakubu Mahmood.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the conference with the theme: “The Role and Performances of Stakeholders in the 2019 General Elections: Issues, Challenges and prospects,” was in conjunction with Chairmen of Nigerian Political Parties. “It equally calls for a more regular roundtable discussion on the improvement of our electoral process,” the communique noted.
The roundtable demanded the establishment of electoral offenses tribunal to punish electoral offenders and should be structured to take off in less than a month after the conclusion of election petition tribunal hearings. The parties said in order to address dwindling turnout of voters after the first election and increase the zeal to elect credible leaders, the conduct of the three principal elections should be done on the same day.They added that that it would also save cost, ensure emergence of quality leadership, the integrity of the ballot, large voter turnout and guarantee improved security on election day.
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