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INEC Ag. Chair Decries Prolonged Election Petition Tribunals

The Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, spoke out on the effects of the prolonged election tribunals maintaining that it … Continue reading INEC Ag. Chair Decries Prolonged Election Petition Tribunals


INEC Chairmanm, Amina Zakari

INEC Chairmanm, Amina ZakariThe Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, spoke out on the effects of the prolonged election tribunals maintaining that it is constituting a big challenge to the progress of the commission.

Mrs Amina Zakari noted that some states are still grappling with issues in courts six months after elections, preventing them from properly settling down to governance.

The situation, according to the INEC boss, also takes a toll on staff and management of the electoral commission.

Mrs Zakari announced a 13-member committee set up to understudy the issues surrounding the tribunals which would perhaps, proffer solutions within two months.