The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the APC-led Senate of being afraid of free and truthful elections after rejecting key electoral reforms meant to strengthen transparency and integrity in Nigeria’s voting course of.
This was contained in a press release signed and launched by the Nationwide Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdulahi on Wednesday.
The social gathering criticized the Senate’s rejection of digital transmission of election outcomes, saying it alerts yet one more effort by the APC to govern future elections.
Different rejected reforms included the digital obtain of voter playing cards from the INEC web site, a discount in election discover durations, and a shortened timeline for the publication of candidates from 150 days to 60 days.
“The proposed provisions had been meant to supply safeguards towards electoral abuse and restore voter confidence.
“However the Senate’s motion quantities to tampering with the regulation, creating alternatives for rigging and imposing logistical challenges on INEC that would weaken future elections,” the assertion learn.
The ADC accused the APC of exploiting its majority within the Nationwide Meeting to entrench malpractice, warning that the social gathering’s concern of free and truthful elections is driving legislative manipulations.
“By rejecting reforms meant to enhance election conduct, the APC has proven its want to cling to energy by all means,” the assertion added.
The opposition social gathering urged Nigerians to carry the APC accountable and referred to as on the Convention Committee on the Electoral Act to reject the Senate’s submissions.
It additionally appealed for amendments that replicate democratic ideas and the desire of the Nigerian folks.
