Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has expressed concern over the flurry of upcoming elections in Nigeria, against a backdrop of rising danger signs.
Jega, also expresses worry about the increasing bribe taking in government especially at the National Assembly where he alleged that the committees were notorious for demanding bribe. He revealed that most Chief Executives like Vice Chancellor’s have horrible experience from Committee heads during over sight functions.
The former electoral umpire who was delivering a lecture on 2018 Democracy Day, observed that the present INEC face unprecedented electoral challenges, especially with the party violence witnessed in the just concluded congresses in the ruling party, portend great danger.
He said there is danger ahead if political parties cannot observe internal democracy and conduct peaceful congresses, he also lamented the increase in hate speeches by the political actors, opinion and religious leaders which he said were capable of sparking violence.
Jega, according to Per Second News, warned that security operatives should display professionalism and neutrality.
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