Jega Reacts to Report That 2023 General Elections Were Compromised
- Prof. Attahiru Jega has reacted to claims that he said the 2023 general elections were compromised.
- The former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said the report is inaccurate and misleading
- Jega categorically denied making such particular comment or statement about the 2023 general elections.
A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has responded to a report that he said the 2023 general elections were compromised.
Jega categorically denied the report, describing it as misleading and incorrect, Daily Trust reported.
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While speaking at a two-day retreat organised by the Senate in Ikot Ipene, Akwa Ibom State, Je was quoted to have said:
“We have seen, in 2023 elections, the damaging effect of how people in the corridors of power get their client/partisan nominees appointed, without being thoroughly screened, and then they are influenced to compromise the integrity of elections,”
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Reacting to the report, Jaga’s Senior Research Assistant (SRA), Princess Hamman-Obels, Jega in a statement said the report is not accurate, according to The Punch.
The statement partially read:
“The attention of Prof. Attahiru Jega has been drawn to a misleading report published in a number of online newspapers quoting him to have commented that the 2023 elections were compromised.
“The report making the rounds is incorrect and not an accurate reflection of the presenter’s position. Professor Jega categorically denies making this particular comment about the 2023 polls.”
Jega reveals why INEC chairman shouldn’t be appointed by Presidents
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Jega called for the review of the appointment of the Commission’s Chairman by the president. He said the President should not appoint INEC Chairman.
He said this is important to prevent the perception that “he who pays the piper dictates the tune”.
Jega recommended a joint committee of the National Assembly that will subject the applicants/nominees for the position of INEC to public scrutiny.
Jega sends important message to Zimbabwe as he leads election observer team
Jega urged all Zimbabweans, including political party members, candidates and voters, to show their commitment to democracy and peaceful elections.
He stated this when he led an international election observation mission to Zimbabwe for their election.
INEC slams report on 2023 election
INEC maintained that it is inappropriate to rate the 2023 elections by the number of petitions filed in courts.
INEC national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee, Sam Olumekun said INEC's attention has been drawn to a report titled, ‘INEC’s credibility sinks as 94% contested posts awaits tribunals.’
Source: Legit.ng
