INEC’s handling of the Anambra State governorship election has been called “an impressive demonstration of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to credible electoral standards” by the African Centre 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 credible and transparent 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,” the ACJHR said in a statement released in Abuja on Thursday by its Executive Director, Barr. Anderson Achilike MciArb.
According to the ACJHR, “The Anambra governorship election was a clear reflection of improved electoral processes and a renewed spirit of institutional integrity under the leadership of Dr. Amupitan. It does, in fact, offer higher standards in the upcoming federational 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 triumphs has been revived by INEC’s performance during the election.
The ACJHR went on to say, “It is indeed a new era in our electoral space,” and urged INEC and its leadership to “maintain the momentum that has earned the Commission renewed public trust and respect, rather than to relent in this wise.”
In closing, the ACJHR urged political players, civil society organizations, and security services to keep backing INEC’s reforms and dedication to strengthening Nigerian democracy.
