Mahmood Yakubu, the chairperson of the Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC), says the presidential election date remains
February 25.
Speaking on Wednesday at the signing of the national peace
accord by presidential candidates, Yakubu said the commission is ready for the
presidential and national assembly elections.
He highlighted some activities of the commission to show
INEC’s preparedness for the general election, adding that efforts are ongoing
to ensure that the polls begin on time.
“I want to, first of all, appreciate the untiring efforts of
the National Peace Committee for convening this important event,” he said.
“This is the third peace accord to be signed by political
parties and candidates on the eve of a general election in Nigeria since 2015,
and the ninth overall, if we include the accord signed before the commencement
of electioneering campaign in September last year and ahead of five off-cycle
governorship elections in Edo and Ondo in 2020, Anambra in 2021, Ekiti and Osun
states in 2022.
“The signing of the peace accord today comes at a critical
moment in the electoral calendar. Campaign for presidential and national
assembly elections ends at midnight tomorrow, Thursday, 23rd February, 2023.
Election will hold on Saturday this week. INEC is ready.
“This morning, we commenced the movement of sensitive
materials to the various local government areas nationwide. By Friday, we will
activate the registration area centres, so that at first light on Saturday,
polling units will open on time.
“The commission is
committed to free, fair, and credible elections in compliance with the
electoral framework and the spirit of the peace accord.
“All political parties and candidates are hereby reassured
of the commission’s neutrality. INEC is not a political party. We have no
candidate in the election. Our allegiance is to the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, and our loyalty is to Nigerians. Therefore, Nigerians should feel
confident that their votes will count.”
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