The acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Mu’azu (rtd) has urged the nation’s media to help the commission achieve its mandate, especially on the plan to fix a new date for the postponed 15 by-elections in 11 states.
Mu’azu made the plea on Wednesday during the quarterly virtual consultative meeting with media organizations.
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This is as he also commended the media for the coverage of the Edo and Ondo elections.
“Regarding the forthcoming by-elections, the commission, you would recall, had fixed 31st October 2020 for the by-elections into 15 constituencies across 11 states of the Federation. However, the elections could not hold as scheduled due to the security situation in the country as at that time.
“The commission promised to review the situation after two-weeks. Having done so with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) nationwide, it would be most appropriate, in the tradition of the commission, to consult with all stakeholders and especially Media Executives, before finalizing arrangements for the by-elections,” he said.
On the Edo and Ondo elections, the acting INEC boss said that the commission must place on record, the tireless and sustained campaign by the media against electoral violence, before, during and after the elections.
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