IPAC urges Nigerians to reject vote-buying and calls for INEC neutrality
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on Nigerians to resist vote-buying as the 2027 General Election approaches. Dr Yusuf Dantalle, the IPAC National Chairman, emphasized the threat vote-buying poses to democracy and urged citizens to participate actively in the electoral process. He also warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against partisanship, stressing the importance of neutrality to maintain public confidence. IPAC further addressed concerns about a new tax law, urging the Presidency to resolve inconsistencies.
Key takeaways
- Dr Yusuf Dantalle urged Nigerians to reject vote-buying and exercise their civic responsibility in upcoming elections.
- IPAC called on political actors to focus on issue-based campaigns and avoid violence or electoral malpractices.
- The council emphasized the need for INEC to remain neutral and adequately prepare for the elections to prevent glitches.
- IPAC reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with INEC and stakeholders to strengthen democracy.
- On the new tax law, IPAC asked the Presidency to address discrepancies between the version passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted document.
