Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, prohibited Resident
Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from paying visits to government houses and
meeting politicians in their States of assignments.
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, who gave the order in his
remarks at the swearing-in ceremony of 19 RECs in Abuja, yesterday, charged the
electoral officials to be responsible.
Mahmood also reiterated his commitment to ensure free and
fair elections in the 2023 polls, pledging that the commission will not
disappoint Nigerians.
According to him, the electorate via their votes would
determine winners for the elections, reiterating that its loyalty and
allegiance would be to the country and its citizens.
While directing the RECs on their responsibility ahead of
the election, Mahmood urged them to abide by the law and regulations of the
commission.
Directing the RECs, Yakubu said: “As you are deployed to
various states of the federation, you will be responsible for human and
material resources. Work with the staff and be guided by the provisions of the
law and our various regulations and guidelines.
“You should not be visitors to Government Houses and must
never hold unofficial meetings with politicians, even after official working
hours.
“All matters pertaining to official responsibilities should
be conducted in the office attended by the relevant staff and the issues must
be properly documented.”
Exactly 113 days from now, Nigerians would decide their new leaders in both the States and the federal level.
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