2027: Eyes on Tinubu as president assures on credible election
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to ensure a free and fair 2027 election, addressing concerns regarding the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria has expressed apprehension about the potential for a one-party state and the erosion of democratic institutions.
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The integrity of Nigeria's electoral process is critical for regional stability and the preservation of democratic norms in Africa's most populous nation.
2027: Eyes on Tinubu as president assures on credible election - Businessday NG
2027: Eyes on Tinubu as president assures on credible election
…Catholic Bishops bear witness to his commitment
…Reactions trail Tinubu’s claim on INEC’s independence
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed that he would deliver free, fair and credible election, against the backdrop of allegations that he may be working hand-in-glove with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other government agencies to compromise the 2027 general election. The president also restated the independence of the INEC, which has attracted reactions from many Nigerians. Observers have, however, said that INEC’s behaviours since the appointment of Joash Amupitan may have given some controversial indications of a Commission that was not completely independent.
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