INEC reassures Nigerians, International Community of free, fair, credible general election

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the reassurance when he received Commonwealth Election Observer Mission to Nigeria, led by former South Africa President, Thabo Mbeki, at INEC headquarters in Abuja on Monday.

”INEC understands the enormous benefits of conducting credible elections, not just on Nigeria but the Africa continent.

“Election in Nigeria is huge and we understand. As I said, the responsibility rest on our shoulders. “We also understand the benefits of credible elections. It will not only bring peace and good governance to our country, but the positive effects on our sub-region.

“I want to assure you that we will never let Nigeria and the international community down,’’ Yakubu said.

Yakubu also commended the Commonwealth Observer Mission’s contributions to the development of Nigeria electoral system.

He said that Nigeria had benefited a lot from the Commonwealth through the implementation of recommendations in its reports on Nigeria’s previous elections.

“We have benefited from your previous election observation reports. So much of the innovations introduced over time are benefited from your observation reports.

“We don’t take your observations lightly.,” he said.

“I want to assure you that we will never let Nigeria and the international community down,’’ Yakubu said.

Yakubu also commended the Commonwealth Observer Mission’s contributions to the development of Nigeria electoral system.

He said that Nigeria had benefited a lot from the Commonwealth through the implementation of recommendations in its reports on Nigeria’s previous elections.

“We have benefited from your previous election observation reports. So much of the innovations introduced over time are benefited from your observation reports.

“We don’t take your observations lightly.,” he said.