The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday said officials, including ad-hoc or collation personnel, who are found wanting in the conduct of the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly Elections will be punished.
INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners in Abuja.
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He said,
“As we approach the Governorship and State Assembly elections, we must work harder to overcome the challenges experienced in the last election. Nothing else will be acceptable to Nigerians.
“All staff found to be negligent, whether they are regular or ad hoc officials, including Collation and Returning Officers, must not be involved in forthcoming elections.
“RECs must also immediately initiate disciplinary action where prima facie evidence of wrongdoing has been established.”
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