The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, yesterday, summoned an emergency meeting in Abuja, which would hold today to discuss the implementation of the new Electoral Act Amendment Bill. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement, described the development as historic, noting that it was the fourth time since the restoration of democracy in Nigeria that the Electoral Act was repealed and re-enacted.
According to him, the new law contains many progressive provisions that would facilitate the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria. Earlier, INEC’s Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Victor Aluko, told newsmen in an interview that the commission was thrilled by the development. He urged Nigerians to expect the best from the commission as the 2023 general election.
Chidozie Chima | September 20, 2024
