Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission,
Professor Yakubu Mahmood has debunked a report that he might purchase the N100
million presidential nomination and expression of interest form of the ruling
All Progressives Congress (APC)
A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi
Yekanmi said Yakubu remains an umpire committed to free, fair and credible
elections.
The Human Rights Writers Association
of Nigeria, HURIWA, had said that it would not be a shock should the Chairman
of INEC buys the N100 million presidential nomination, following the decision
of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele
But reacting, Yakubu said it is a preposterous proposition
and will not happen.
“Our attention has been drawn to innuendoes in certain
quarters that Nigerians should not be surprised if the INEC Chairman joins the
Presidential race or urges him to do so. It is a preposterous proposition. It
will not happen.
“The Chairman remains an umpire committed to free, fair and
credible elections.
“His constitutional responsibilities as the Chief Electoral
Commissioner of the Federation and Returning Officer for the presidential
election are onerous enough for him to even contemplate straying into
extraneous matters at variance with the law, morality and his personal
principles.
“The Chairman will continue to discharge his
responsibilities without affection for, or ill will against, any political
party or candidate.”
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