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“Stop Undue Pressure On INEC” …Coalition Of Observer Groups In Akwa Ibom Urge Political Parties



The Coalition of observer groups accredited in Akwa Ibom State have urged Political Parties in the state not to put undue pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. The group said that what the electoral umpire needs now is to be focused to conduct a free, fair and credible election in the state from Saturday the 23rd of February 2019.

A spokesperson for the Coalition Comrade Nwokoma Messiah of the Nigerian Vote Count Campaigners said the postponement of the election has added more cost on voters, political parties and observers.  “Some observers came from far areas and you don’t expect them to go and come back to do their job considering such distance and the state of roads. While condemning intimidation of observers and lack of cooperation, the Coalition said observers must be given the necessary support that will ensure they give the best accurate assessment of the election process across the state.

On allegations made by some political parties that INEC is favouring a political party, the statement said any attempt by political parties to discredit the electoral umpire amounts to rubbishing the process which must not be accepted in any way. “As much as we do not intend to speak for INEC we believe as observer groups in the state that the fact that INEC postponed the elections should not be misconstrued for romancing with any political party in the state. The desperation by politicians to cling to power should not be taken to the low level of discrediting the conduct of an election that has not even begun.”

The Coalition also queried the timing of the call for the resignation of the INEC Chairman and other officers of the Commission stressing that the timing of such calls as much as it is suspicious, also smacks mischief. “How can you a week to the elections call for the resignation of the INEC Chairman who has conducted elections where various parties have won based on their strengths? Is it not the same INEC that conducted elections in Ekiti and Osun states this year? Did the Resident Electoral Commissioner who is being disparaged not conduct election in Edo state sometime ago? How did they suddenly become targets for lampooning on the basis of postponement of elections which is not the first time in our democratic experience?”

While urging the people of Akwa Ibom state to come out en masse and vote the candidates of their choice, the statement urged observers across the state to remain focused on their duties. “All observers are enjoined to carry out their duties in a most responsible manner. We are the conscience of the elections and it is important we do our best in that regards” the statement concluded.

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