A group, Forum for the Advancement of Development and Democracy, (FADD), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to urgently investigate the circumstances that led to politicians holding results sheets before the commencement of voting in Kogi State Governorship election held on Saturday.
A group, Forum for the Advancement of Development and Democracy, , has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, to urgently investigate the circumstances that led to politicians holding results sheets before the commencement of voting in Kogi State Governorship election held on Saturday.
on their toes, with some still failing in their responsibilities to due process and the law probably due to threat to life or pecuniary interest. 'FADD is pleased to note that rule and the Electoral Act are clear on this, particularly Section 51. It is, therefore, shocking that trained to condemn in strong terms the pre-filling of result sheets and start a transparent process that gives confidence that the electoral body is serious against electoral offenders. '
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