“Politicians Will Find It Difficult to Rig 2023 Elections," Former INEC REC Explains Why in Video

“Politicians Will Find It Difficult to Rig 2023 Elections," Former INEC REC Explains Why in Video

  • A former INEC REC, Mike Igini, has laid bare what the electoral commission is doing to ensure the 2023 elections are free, fair and credible
  • In an interview, Ignini explained that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is one of the processes the INEC will use to curb rigging in the forthcoming election
  • Reacting, some Nigerians queried INEC's conduct in the Osun state governorship election, while others said they would monitor the electioneering process with INEC

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Akwa Ibom State, Mike Igini, has revealed what the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is doing to ensure the 2023 general elections are free, fair and credible.

In an interview with Arise TV, Igini maintained that the 2023 election is not going to be business as usual for corrupt politicians.

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Igini revealed INEC has developed processes that will make it difficult to rig the 2023 elections. Photo credit: Sodiq Adelakun
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INEC will make it difficult for anyone to rig the 2023 election, Igini says

Mike Igini went to explain why the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is rigging-proof.

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Watch the VIDEO.

Nigerians react

Nigerians took to the comment section of the news site to react to the development.

@Megxo_official tweeted:

"So how come the Osun state OVER VOTING, that in my opinion, the APC and the PDP should be disqualified for."

@H_harymosco tweeted:

"I don’t trust INEC, we must observe every process ourselves, APC would definitely try to rig."

@abikanlu tweeted:

"Why did INEC produces 3 results in Osun?

@WickedSoal tweeted:

"Oga stop to shout.
"Just brief us"

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A former Kaduna Central Senator has revealed how the next president of Nigeria should emerge.

With just a few days left before the 2023 presidential election, Senator Shehu Sani has said political power should be earned and not bought or sold.

In a statement shared on his Twitter handle on Thursday, February 16, Sani sent words of wisdom to Nigerian politicians and political parties.

Naira Notes scarcity: Will 2023 presidential election be postponed? INEC chairman speaks

In another report, INEC debunked viral claims that the forthcoming 2023 presidential election may be postponed.

There had been claims that INEC was considering shifting the date of the presidential election to Saturday, March 4 over the ongoing naira note scarcity.

“It is not true. INEC will not, and is not even contemplating postponing the 2023 general election," Rotimi Oyekanmi, spokesperson to the INEC chair, said.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from NIJ, where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.