INEC’s handling of the Anambra State governorship election was deemed “an impressive demonstration of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to credible electoral standards” by the African Center for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR).
Additionally, it praised Dr. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for conducting the recently concluded Anambra State Governorship Election in a transparent and credible manner.
“The peaceful and orderly process that characterized the Anambra election marks a new dawn in Nigeria’s democratic journey, restoring public confidence in INEC’s capacity to deliver free, fair, and credible elections,” according to a statement released in Abuja on Thursday by ACJHR’s Executive Director, Barr. Anderson Achilike MciArb.
The ACJHR states that “under Dr. Amupitan’s leadership, the Anambra governorship election was a clear reflection of improved electoral processes and a renewed spirit of institutional integrity.” It does, in fact, offer higher standards in the upcoming federationwide elections, the statement said.
The human rights organization added that Nigerians’ optimism that the country is finally moving in the direction of a future where votes actually matter and the will of the people wins has been rekindled by INEC’s performance during the election.
The ACJHR went on to say, “It is indeed a new era in our electoral space,” and it urged INEC and its leadership to “maintain the momentum that has earned the Commission renewed public trust and respect, rather than relent in this wise.”
In closing, the ACJHR urged security agencies, civil society organizations, and political players to keep backing INEC’s reforms and dedication to strengthening Nigerian democracy.
