MORE FEARS OF RIGGING: INEC Unknowingly Reveals Mrs Zakari Played Similar Role In 2015 Election Won By Buhari

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has responded to the barrage of criticisms that followed the appointment of a niece to President Muhammadu Buhari, Amina Zakari as a Chairperson to INEC’s Committee in charge of 2019 Elections results.

The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, assured Nigerians that the general elections would be credible.

He stated, “Mrs Amina Zakari’s appointment as chairman of the ad hoc Committee on Collation Centre should not be interpreted as a plan to rig the elections. Mrs Zakari played a similar role in the 2015 general elections and I have yet to hear anybody say that the elections were rigged.

“As the National Commissioner in charge of Electoral Operations (not ICT as alleged) before she was redeployed to health services, Mrs Zakari played a major role in the planning and conduct of more than 180 re-run, bye-polls and governorship elections that produced clear winners.

“In fact, the Anambra State governorship election is a good example where neither of the two most influential political parties won.

“Rather than vilify her, Mrs Zakari deserves commendation for the outstanding roles she has played in the country’s electoral system since her appointment as national commissioner.”

It is left to be seen if the electoral umpire will change its decision or stick to its as this statement obviously suggests.

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Source:  dailyadvent.com

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