Politics 2015: General Elections May Hold in January –INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has stated that if given the approval, the 2015 general elections will hold either in January or February of that year.

Prof Attahiru Jega, INEC Chairman made the disclosure during a two-day international workshop on “Ethics and Elections: Challenges and Institutional Responses” organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation in Abuja.

According to DAILY POST, Jega said the January or February date was necessary to allow for resolution of litigations before the inauguration date of May 29.

“The key challenge is when these cases go on forever; they are not given priority. Three years after, we’re still dealing with pre-election cases”.

Jega also advocated direct line charge of funding for State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) claiming it will help strengthen the commission.
 

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