Tuesday 23 October 2012

Ondo Polls: Nigerians should expect more from INEC – Jega


Following the successful Governorship election help in Ondo state over the weekend, Nigeria’s Electoral powerhouse, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has predicted a free, fair and credible election come 2015 and beyond.
According to the Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, the result of Ondo election portrays that the commission is gradually getting it right.
Jega said: “What you saw in Ondo last weekend was a reflection of the people’s wish and I can say that INEC and the other stakeholders were up to their tasks.
“We can say that the security agencies and the commission did their best to ensure an election that truly reflects the wish of the Ondo people.
On the past elections, the INEC boss said: “But I want to state unequivocally that the allegation has no basis as the person who is making the claim cannot say that INEC or the security agencies aided and abetted the so-called fraud before, during and after the poll.
“When we go out for election, we make sure that all the candidates are well represented and that security agents are available at all points to ensure that no cheating takes place.
“That is exactly what we did in Ondo and all men of good conscience will attest to the fact that we did not in any way give room for anyone to cheat. The records are there for all to see.”
Speaking further, Jega added that Nigeria should expect more from the commission: “We are ready to do all that is possible to ensure that Nigerians’ votes count in future elections and to justify the confidence reposed in the commission by the government and the people of the country,” he said.
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