There is no gainsaying that credible elections remain the bedrock of democracy all over the world and the heart of democratic representation. The success or otherwise of any democracy is largely dependent on how elections are conducted.
2. There is a nexus between credible elections and political stability, economic prosperity, and a balanced social space.
3. The absence of which stifles economic prosperity, and inhibits political and social stability.
Credible elections are assessed based on its integrity, inclusivity, accountability, transparency and competitiveness.
Credible elections are assessed based on its integrity, inclusivity, accountability, transparency and competitiveness.
4. Credible election describes elections conducted in line with the rules on the platform of fair play, equality and transparency devoid of substantial irregularities and other forms of electoral perversions.
5. Credibility of elections is embodied in all the electoral processes starting from pre- election activities, accreditation, voting, sorting of votes, counting of votes, collation, recording and declaration of results and return of a winner as provided by law.
6. While INEC is saddled with the responsibility of conducting National and State elections, as well as managing the entire electoral process,
7. the success of elections in Nigeria is a collective responsibility of INEC and other critical stakeholders such as the Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, Political parties, Security agencies, Civil Society organizations, Media, and the general public.
8. As INEC prepares for the #NigeriaDecides2023 Election, it is very important for the Media to be conversant with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022; most especially as it impacts on the conduct of the forthcoming election.
0.0 Babalola (Mrs)
Director, LD&C Department
0.0 Babalola (Mrs)
Director, LD&C Department
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