INEC Chair Criticizes Governors For Turning LGs Into ‘Coronations’
INEC Chair Mahmood Yakubu criticized state governors for turning local government elections into mere coronations. Yakubu highlighted the lack of independence, funding, and resources for State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). He urged FOSIECOM to address these challenges and protect election integrity, while a former lawmaker suggested transferring local government election oversight from SIECs to INEC … Read more