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Ekiti 2022: Situation Room tasks INEC, Security Agencies on credible, crisis- free poll

Maurice Okosisi by Maurice Okosisi
June 18, 2022
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A Civil Society group, Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has reminded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it expects an improved administration and management of the 2022 Ekiti State Governorship Election.

Situation Room has also called on the Nigeria Police to enforce to the latter the Operational Guidelines for Police Officers on Election Duty just as it wants all the security agencies deployed for the election to demonstrate their commitment to non-partisanship and ensure adequate security for the election.

The position of Situation Room was made public on Friday in Ado Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state during a press conference addressed by Co-Convener, Comrade James Ugochukwu and attended by Accredited foreign and local journalists covering the election.

Situation Room which has convened in Ado Ekiti to observe the Governorship Election has already deployed its Election Observers across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state will also receive reports from its partners and networks as part of its observation of the election.

According to Situation Room, the campaigns leading to the election has been relatively peaceful but the death of one person when different factions of the drivers’ union supporting one party over the other clashed means that the security agencies should be at alert to deal with the threat given the state’s history of political violence.

Said he: “This Governorship Election is the first election to be conducted following the enactment of a new Electoral Law. Thus, expectations are high especially with regards to highly deployment of poll officials and materials, logistics, election security and inclusivity, amongst others”, Situation Room said.

It also said it notes the assurances given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a transparent election and the Nigerian Police to provide adequate security to voters and poll officials professionally.

Accordingly, Situation Room has outlined its expectations for the 2022 Ekiti state Election to include an improved administration and management of Saturday’s election and to take steps to hold poll officials to account for any violation of its guidelines.

Howeve, Situation Room said it has observed with joy the smooth distribution of sensitive election materials from INEC State Headquarters to Registration Area Centers (RACs) and Super RACs in some locations hence it is commending the Commission.

“Situation Room commends INEC’s novel approach in the logistics and early distribution of sensitive election materials two days to the election day”, the group said.

It therefore charged INEC that given that Ekiti state does not have any difficult terrain, Situation Room expects an early deployment of materials and officials on the election day and that Situation Room will be holding INEC accountable for its commitment and assurances, and will look out specifically for the following on Saturday.

They include Early distribution and deployment of personnel and materials; Timely opening of polls; knowledge of election procedures by INEC ad hoc staff; Voting procedures particularly the efficacy of the BVAS; Electronic transmission of polling unit results and Upload to INEC Results Portal (IRev Portsl) and Transparent Collation process.

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By Myke Uzendu, Abuja  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed October 20, 2026, for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), presentation of Certificates of Return to its candidates for the 2027 general elections and a strategic dinner for candidates contesting various elective positions.  The party also disclosed that its presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, respectively, would participate in consultations to determine key appointments in the campaign council.  National Chairman of the NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, announced this on Saturday at a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.  He said the campaign council’s organisational structure and timetable had been ready since the end of August, but its inauguration was being delayed to allow Obi and Kwankwaso to conclude consultations and recommend nominees for strategic positions.  According to him, the activities scheduled for October 20 would follow a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), where key decisions concerning preparations for the 2027 elections are expected to be considered and ratified.  Cleopas said the delay did not indicate inactivity or internal division, explaining that the party was committed to establishing a properly constituted campaign structure capable of coordinating its nationwide electoral activities.  He added that appointments would reflect national spread, competence, capacity and the ability of nominees to contribute meaningfully to the campaign.  The NDC chairman disclosed that Obi and Kwankwaso were expected to recommend nominees for several strategic positions in the Presidential Campaign Council, including Director-General, Deputy Director-General, campaign spokesperson, Director of Social Media and Financial Controller.  The candidates are also expected to nominate two additional officers who, alongside the party’s National Treasurer, will oversee the campaign council’s separate and dedicated bank account.  Cleopas said the arrangement was intended to ensure that the presidential and vice-presidential candidates were actively involved in decisions affecting the organisation, financing and direction of their campaign.  He maintained that the party leadership, the candidates and the National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, were united in their preparations for the 2027 elections.  The chairman said the campaign council would be formally announced after the national leadership received the candidates’ nominations and recommendations.  He argued that constituting the council without the active participation of the presidential candidate and his running mate would be inappropriate, given their central roles in the presidential contest. Cleopas also dismissed reports suggesting that the party was divided or struggling to organise itself ahead of the 2027 elections.  He said the press conference was partly convened to address concerns raised by party members, supporters and Nigerians over the apparent delay in establishing the presidential campaign structure.  The chairman maintained that the National Working Committee (NWC), NEC, National Leader and party structures at the state, local government and ward levels remained committed to the party’s candidates.  He equally rejected suggestions that Dickson was working with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the NDC presidential ticket.  Questioning the basis of the allegation, Cleopas said it would have been easier for Dickson to join the APC than to undertake the more demanding process of establishing and registering a political party if his objective had been to work for the ruling party.  He urged journalists to exercise caution in reporting political allegations and speculation, warning that misinformation could create unnecessary distrust and mislead the electorate. ...

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