Don't simply fund INEC, maintain it accountable – Peter Obi tells UN, EU, others

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has requested the United Nations, the European Union and different worldwide companions to not solely fund the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In a put up on his verified X deal with late Monday, Obi requested them to additionally maintain the fee accountable.

He mentioned funding alone won’t give Nigeria a reputable election and that the cash have to be adopted by monitoring and strain to make sure INEC does the precise factor.

According to him, Nigeria can’t proceed to spend billions on elections with out outcomes that folks can belief.

The former Anambra State governor mentioned the worldwide group has a job to play in ensuring the 2027 election is free, honest and credible.

Obi mentioned Nigerians need an election the place their votes rely.

“Do not just fund INEC, hold INEC accountable.Nigeria cannot afford another compromised election.

“The penalties of electoral manipulation may threaten nationwide stability and lengthen past our borders.

“The future of Nigeria’s democracy must not be sacrificed to political interests,” he wrote.