Off-cycle elections: Observers commend INEC on peaceful conduct of Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa polls
A coalition of election observation partners in last Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what it called the professional conduct of the election.
In a statement by its leaders, the coalition lauded the commitment of the electoral umpire in upholding the principles of democracy.
It said the election was an improvement in INEC’s performance to ensure that elections meet international standards and requirements.
The election, the coalition noted, highlighted increased efficiency at every stage of the electoral process on the part of INEC, thus exceeding the expectations of many Nigerians.
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The coalition comprises the Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth (SING); Women and Youth Empowerment for Global Change Initiative; New Nation Foundation for Global Development; Total Care for Peace and Development Initiative; Citizens Right for Peace and Good Leadership Initiative; Initiative for the Rapid Development of Nigeria; Initiative for Youth Transformation for Positive Change; Women Right and Peace Protection for Initiative for African; Peace Advocate and Voice for the Common Man; and First Massive Literati Foundation.
They said: “We, the undersigned election observer groups, having diligently monitored the conduct of the November 11 Bayelsa State governorship election, hereby release this statement to commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its commendable efforts in ensuring a transparent and credible electoral process.’’
