The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed plans to manually transmit results of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State.
But, Coalition of Pro-Democracy Organisations in Nigeria, an amalgamation of groups committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the electoral process, has vehemently rejected the proposal by INEC to abandon electronic transmission of results in the forthcoming governorship elections.
National Secretary, Campaign for Democracy Comrade Olufemi, and Comrade Atani John of Niger Delta Democratic Vanguard, who signed the communique on behalf of the Coalition, said: “We believe that the integrity and credibility of any election depend on the transparency of the electoral process, including the accurate and timely transmission of results.
“We urge the Independent National Electoral Commission to reconsider its proposal and uphold the principles of transparency and accountability in the Bayelsa State Governorship Election. “As critical Stakeholders in the Nigerian project, we are committed to monitoring the upcoming Bayelsa State Governorship Election closely, and we will continue to advocate for transparency, fairness, and the highest standards of integrity in the electoral process.
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