The Northern Awareness Network (NAN), on Sunday, criticised the recent comparison made by the Labour Party's defeated presidential
The Northern Awareness Network , on Sunday, criticised the recent comparison made by the Labour Party's defeated presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 elections, Peter Obi , between the electoral processes of Nigeria and South Africa .
He said: “South Africa has a long history of democracy, having gone through significant political reform and transformation over several decades of practice. On the other hand, Nigeria only transitioned to democracy in 1999 after years of military rule. Despite the challenges confronted by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission , NAN commended the commission for its commendable strides in ensuring the conduct of credible, free, and fair elections. Over the past 27 years, Nigeria has enjoyed uninterrupted democracy and peaceful transitions, a testament to INEC’s commitment to upholding democratic principles.
Further illustrating INEC’s progress, NAN pointed to the enhancement of voter education and public awareness campaigns, which have increased civic participation and informed voters about their rights and responsibilities. Using social media, radio, and television, INEC has managed to reach millions of Nigerians, providing comprehensive electoral education.
Suleiman called on Nigerian politicians, including Peter Obi, to acknowledge the unique challenges facing Nigeria’s electoral system and work towards addressing them instead of making false equivalences with countries that have a more entrenched democratic tradition. The Northern Awareness Network , on Sunday, criticised the recent comparison made by the Labour Party's defeated presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 elections, Peter Obi, between the electoral processes of Nigeria and South Africa. They argued that Peter Obi's attempt to juxtapose the electoral experiences of these two countries demonstrates a lack of understanding of…
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