Yakub claims INEC open to suggestions for the election

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, stated on Wednesday that the commission will continue to welcome suggestions that will enhance upcoming elections and the country’s electoral system.

Yakubu said this in Abuja while discussing the 2023 general election with media executives.

In order to improve upcoming elections in the nation, Yakubu asked media professionals for their assistance and advice in reviewing the general elections of 2023.

In addition to reporting on our activities, he continued, “We are also convinced that, as citizens, you should participate in discussions aimed at improving our electoral system as a whole, based on your field observations.

We therefore anticipate that you will be honest in sharing your fieldwork experiences. Please let us know what the Commission can do to make upcoming elections in Nigeria better.

Chris Isiguzo, National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, emphasised in his remarks the necessity for stakeholders to address the problem of hate speech and false information by looking for ways to combat it without violating the principles of free speech.

He asserts that parties involved need to talk about how to “ensure equitable access to media platforms for all political actors, promoting inclusivity and fair representation.”