INEC Accused of Controversial Conduct Despite Receiving Billions of Naira | #NwokeukwuMascot

In an interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday, the legal practitioner advised successful candidates not to get too comfortable.

A human rights activist, Festus Ogun, has predicted many Certificates of Return issued after the February 25 and March 18 polls in Nigeria would be handed back.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of delivering controversial conduct despite receiving billions of naira for preparation.

The umpire’s “sins” include the malfunction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the failure to promptly update the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).

Ogun noted that the “failure on the part of INEC to conduct a free, fair, transparent and credible” exercise has brought about hundreds of cases across the country.

The lawyer, however, expressed confidence about the shocker that awaits a number of winners that will be sworn in on May 29 and in June (federal and state lawmakers).

“I am involved in quite a number of election cases where I, alongside others, represent both petitioners and respondents.

“This gives me a broad view that even the supposed winners acknowledge that the electioneering process was flawed. Worryingly, some of INEC officials, including RECs and returning officers, were not neutral.

“Lots of the Certificate of Return issued by INEC will be returned. I know, as a matter of fact, that there will be review of some of the outcomes,” he said.

On how to avoid a repeat of the irregularities witnessed during the elections, the Principal Partner of Festus Ogun Legal demands a system that makes the electoral body “truly independent”.

“This starts from the appointment of INEC leadership; the mode of appointment needs to be reviewed.

The Adamawa experience shows clearly that some INEC officials are not neutral.

“These characters, with respect, are a misfit and a product of a system that allows rogue politicians to appoint their cronies into INEC key decision- making positions”, Ogun added.

Section 132 (7) & (8.) of the Electoral Act, 2022 allows for petitions to be filed within 21 days after the declaration of results, while the respondents have 21 days to respond.

The judges at the tribunals have 180 days to deliver judgment, and taking into account the April 15 supplementary elections, verdicts are expected between May and October 2023.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING: Governor Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Over Financial Impropriety | #NwokeukwuMascot

Image
  News   Governor Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Over Financial Impropriety | #NwokeukwuMascot Dr Alex Chioma Otti Umuahia, Abia State - In a decisive move to address concerns of financial mismanagement, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has indefinitely suspended Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, the Commissioner for Health. The suspension, reportedly due to allegations of financial impropriety and mismanagement of funds, was announced during a state executive council meeting held today at the Governor’s private residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Dr. Okoronkwo's suspension marks the second high-profile dismissal in Governor Otti's administration. Earlier, Pastor Dike Nwankwo, the Director General of the Abia State Orientation Agency, was removed from office under similar circumstances. The Otti administration has been under increasing scrutiny, with widespread calls for the investigation of other officials over allegations of corruption.  Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Nota...
Read more

Otti Adds More Names on Transition Committee List, Following Social Media Outcry on Plans To Disfranchise Ukwa-Ngwa People | #NwokeukwuMascot

Image
Dr Alex Chioma Otti More Names Emerge, As Igwe, Eziuche, Ahia, Umeh Kalu, Etiaba, Nwokocha, Ubani, Others Makes Otti’s Transition Council List The Abia Governor-Elect, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has unveiled a Crack Team of his Transition Committee Members ahead of his inauguration as the Governor of Abia state on May 29, 2023. The Transition Committee list which contains many eminent Nigerians from different backgrounds, has Mr. Victor Onyenkpa, Partner and COO, KPMG, as Chairman, and cochaired by Mrs. Ifueko Omogui Okauru, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Ms. Arunma Oteh, former Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); former Treasurer and Vice President of the World Bank and currently a Director at FSD Africa, and resident scholar at Oxford University’s Said Business School, is also on the Council; Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe, a Nigerian-born inventor who helped Apple design a semiconductor for the iPhone; Mr Uche Orji, the...
Read more

VIDEO: Mixed reactions as controversial, crossdresser, James Brown s3x tape leaks.

Image
James Brown who is believed to be gay,  In a video all over the Internet was seen having unprotected s3x with a female whose face was not shown. In the video, Brown’s face was boldly seen. Many have now reacted on twitter, wondering what Brown is doing with a woman. Some even mocked him for having long nails on during the not so pleasant intercourse, scroll down for video. Below are some reactions of twitter users; ”Seeing James Brown having s3x is yet another proof that the real gay people don’t make noise on social media, the ones making noise are just hustling. ”James Brown still fix nails dey bang woman, Princess of Africow o purrrr. ”That James Brown video has to be the most traumatizing thing I’ve seen this year. ”Thought James brown was g@y? See as the werey burst sperrm full that girl body. ”I’m not surprised James Brown is having s3x with a female but unprotected sex?? 1f633.svg Not trying to be a stereotype but has he forgotten he has retroviral disease?? ”James brown S3x...
Read more