Youth inclusivity, central part of INEC’S agenda – Official

Magdalene Aku, a chief administrative officer at INEC, said youth are losing confidence in the electoral process because they are being marginalised.

An official of the Independent National Electoral Commission , Magdalene Aku, has said the participation of youth in elections remains a central part of INEC’s commitment to inclusivity.

She spoke at the launch of a Voter Education campaign by a group, The Teens and Nubile Club in collaboration with INEC, tagged “JT_I go vote.” Speaking on the rising concerns over the possible disenfranchisement of students who could be on campus during the elections, Ms Aku said shutting down the universities and other tertiary institutions is beyond the mandate of the commission.

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