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Addressing electoral credibility, Eniotu urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to strengthen transparency, public entry to electoral data and compliance with statutory necessities forward of the following normal elections.

He recognized correct voter information, lawful electoral procedures and significant public scrutiny as important foundations of credible elections.

Referring to the Electoral Act 2026, he pointed to Section 19, which addresses the show or publication of the voters’ register, and Section 77, which offers with political events’ membership registers and their submission to INEC earlier than primaries, congresses and conventions.

He urged INEC to speak relevant timelines clearly, present accessible alternatives for voters to examine their information and set up efficient procedures for claims, objections and corrections.

The Commission, he added, ought to clarify how compliance with political events’ membership register necessities can be verified and enforced, whereas observing lawful safeguards for private data.

Eniotu additionally referred to as for higher transparency within the publication of voter registration figures, insisting that INEC ought to distinguish between functions acquired, accomplished registrations and the ultimate variety of eligible registered voters.

He mentioned the Commission ought to present well timed explanations at any time when figures change or credible discrepancies emerge.

Political events, he added, should preserve correct membership information and adjust to their statutory obligations, with the identical requirements utilized persistently to all events and candidates.

“Public confidence grows when electoral procedures and information can withstand scrutiny,” he mentioned.

Speaking on psychological well being, Eniotu referred to as for pressing reforms to Nigeria’s authorized and healthcare methods, notably the decriminalisation of tried suicide underneath Section 327 of the Criminal Code and Section 231 of the Penal Code, the place relevant.

He pressured that people who survive suicide makes an attempt require speedy medical consideration, psychiatric evaluation, therapy and sustained assist relatively than the specter of prison prosecution.

The Managing Partner welcomed ongoing efforts in the direction of decriminalisation and urged the National Assembly and related State Houses of Assembly to finish the required legislative reforms.

He additionally referred to as for elevated funding in inexpensive psychological healthcare, disaster intervention providers and coaching for cops, healthcare professionals and different first responders.

Eniotu additional highlighted the necessity for higher consideration to extreme psychological well being circumstances following childbirth, notably postpartum psychosis.

Referring to Section 327A of the Criminal Code, which recognises infanticide in specified circumstances involving disturbed psychological steadiness following childbirth or related lactation, he emphasised the significance of early analysis, pressing therapy and acceptable psychiatric proof.

He mentioned the safety of youngsters and the availability of look after moms experiencing extreme psychiatric circumstances should be pursued collectively by way of coordinated healthcare and justice methods.

“Our laws must protect life and provide an effective path to treatment and rehabilitation,” he said.

The agency additionally introduced the admission of Professor Olanrewaju Aladeitan, a Professor of Public and International Law on the University of Abuja, as a companion within the regulation agency.

Eniotu described Aladeitan’s admission as a major growth within the agency’s development, citing his greater than twenty years of expertise in authorized observe, tutorial analysis, coverage advisory and institutional management.

The new companion beforehand served on the authorized crew at Perchstone & Graeys that suggested on the US$1.9 billion Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas undertaking financing.

He holds a doctorate in Law from the University of Abuja, a Master of Laws diploma from Obafemi Awolowo University and an MBA from Robert Gordon University, Scotland.