Amupitan urges INEC staff to ensure credible elections
Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has called on INEC staff to work towards delivering free, fair, and credible elections. He emphasized the importance of restoring public trust in the commission and strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Addressing staff in Uyo, Amupitan highlighted the need for honesty and dedication in all electoral activities. He also stressed the significance of ongoing voter registration and data accuracy.
What we know
- Prof. Joash Amupitan urged INEC staff to focus on delivering free, fair, and credible polls to address the trust deficit.
- He announced plans for a voters revalidation exercise to ensure the register is accurate and up to date.
- Amupitan encouraged staff to actively create awareness about the ongoing voter registration exercise.
- The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barrister Obo Effanga, pledged to deliver on INEC’s mandate and thanked Amupitan for his visit.
- Amupitan visited registration centres in Ikot Ekpene and Uyo, addressed complaints about network issues, and praised the turnout of young voters.
