The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has called for a an investigation into the authenticity of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates issued to all individuals in public offices, particularly those in elected positions.
Emmanuel Onwubiko, the National Coordinator of HURIWA, made the call while speaking at a Press Conference organised in conjunction with the Patriotic Defenders of National Institutions, in Abuja on Sunday.
HURIWA made the call following the clouds over the authenticity of the NYSC certificate of the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah.
“HURIWA and Patriotic Defenders of National Institutions are profoundly concerned that the NYSC, a pivotal institution in Nigeria tasked with certifying the completion of national service for graduates, is facing questions about the authenticity of a gubernatorial candidate’s NYSC certificate.
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“This threatens the trust and credibility of the NYSC. We insist on a comprehensive investigation into the authenticity of NYSC certificates issued to all individuals in public offices, particularly those in elected positions,” according to the body.
HURIWA also decried the ruling of the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on the outcome of the March 18 election in the state.
HURIWA lamented that the tribunal swiftly dismissed allegations of NYSC certificate forgery against the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mbah, and rejected the Labour Party’s claims of over-voting and bypassing the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).
“HURIWA and Patriotic Defenders of National Institutions firmly call for a thorough and impartial review of the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s judgment to ensure that justice is served. The evidence presented by the NYSC and the allegations of certificate forgery warrants a comprehensive reexamination of the case.”
