Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission will not fail Nigerians in the 2019 general election.Yakubu made this promise while speaking at the 6th Anniversary Lecture and Investiture into the Real News Hall of Fame held in Lagos on Thursday.
The event was tagged: “Political Transitions and Africa’s Economic Development: Preparations for Nigeria’s 2019 General Elections”.
According to Yakubu, the commission is not unaware that the conduct of 2019 elections is a tough task, but INEC is determined to leave no stone unturned to conduct free, fair and credible elections. He said that INEC was deeply committed to democratic elections that would contribute to political stability and consolidation of democracy. which would propel the nation to greater economic prosperity. Yakubu said: “It is true that political stability is a prerequisite for economic growth and development. It is also true that no economy flourishes in a situation of uncertainty.
Nations cannot develop if they are unstable. We have seen nations and cities destroyed by unacceptable electoral outcomes. “Democratic transition through periodic and credible elections is the best way to ensure certainty that will guarantee and sustain political stability. “We will never ever fail the nation. Our commitment is that we will never give Nigerians excuses. “The commission has embarked on diligent preparations to ensure that the 2019 general elections is credible and meets the goals of election integrity.” Yakubu said there could be no peaceful or sustainable political transition and consequential economic and other benefits to citizens without credible and peaceful elections through a transparent and inclusive electoral process.
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