The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain neutrality and ensure the sanctity of the electoral process in the Edo State Governorship Election.
In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP emphasized that “As Edo State citizens have exercised their right to vote, it is crucial that INEC remains impartial and transparent during the collation of results.”
CNPP described feelers it was getting from Edo State of a deliberate ploy to scuttle the process as worrisome.
“The CNPP insists that INEC must safeguard the trust of Nigerians by prioritizing the integrity of the process, warning against manipulation or undermining democracy in the State.
“INEC must not allow itself to be used to scuttle democracy in Edo State under any circumstances” the CNPP cautioned.
With the Ondo State governorship election on the way, the CNPP stresses the importance of INEC demonstrating its commitment to conducting credible elections to restore confidence in the electoral process.
“We call on all stakeholders, including political parties, candidates, and security agencies, to prioritize peace and decorum during the collation process.
“Let us work together to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy by allowing citizens to freely choose their leaders,” it appealed.
