A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Attahiru Jega, has justified why subsequent chairmen of the commission should not be appointed by the president.
Jega spoke at a two-day retreat organised for senators by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday.According to him, Nigeria’s electoral law could be said to be the best in Nigeria’s history, it is not perfect; and there was the need for further amendments to remove ambiguities, clarify and strengthen some of its sections.
He said the law should be reviewed to ensure that all cases arising from the conduct of elections are resolved and judgements made before the date of swearing-in. “INEC would have enough time to prepare for this, if the Act is amended early enough in the ensuing electoral cycle,” he said.Why court verdicts 'll determine winners of 94% of elective offices — IPAC Chairman
There is need to enhance inclusion of women, if necessary by up to 35% of elective positions in parliament, and in all political parties’ candidate lists, he added. “There is need for the legislation to allow even candidates outside the political parties, as well as tax-paying citizens to file suits against candidates who provide false information to INEC regarding their candidature.
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