Voter register irregularities: ‘You must explain how it happened’ – CDD to INEC
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the irregularities found in the national voter register and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
During an interview on Arise News on Saturday, Chibuike Mgbeahuruike, the Election Lead at CDD West Africa, emphasized that INEC’s responsibilities extend beyond identifying individuals implicated in the irregularities; the commission must also investigate the underlying circumstances that allowed these lapses to take place.
Mgbeahuruike’s remarks follow INEC’s recent announcement that it had identified 54 individuals from 10 states who are allegedly responsible for irregularities in the voter registration process. He acknowledged INEC’s decision to recognize the issues and identify those involved, characterizing it as a constructive step toward addressing concerns regarding the voter register’s integrity.
However, he insisted that Nigerians are entitled to understand how these irregularities occurred and what preventive measures the electoral body plans to implement to avoid similar situations in the future. “INEC has made a good start by acknowledging the issues and identifying those responsible. However, beyond establishing who the individuals involved are, we also need to understand how this happened in the first place,” he said.
Mgbeahuruike maintained that such errors should not have occurred and stressed that INEC must take accountability by providing clarity and addressing weaknesses within its processes. “This should never have happened, but since it has, INEC must provide explanations and address the lapses,” he stated.
He also underscored the necessity for INEC to assure the public that these issues will not recur, particularly given the critical role a credible voter register plays in the nation’s electoral process. “More importantly, we need assurances that such incidents will not happen again,” he added.
Mgbeahuruike’s comments highlight the pressing need for enhanced transparency, accountability, and stronger safeguards in the management of Nigeria’s voter registration system.
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