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2027: ‘Ensure INEC delivers credible elections, do not just fund commission’ – Obi tells UN, EU
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) and other international partners to go beyond providing financial support to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and ensure the commission is held accountable.
Obi made the call in a post on his verified X handle late Monday, stressing that financial assistance alone would not guarantee credible elections in Nigeria.
He urged international partners to complement their funding with proper monitoring and sustained pressure to ensure that INEC carries out its responsibilities effectively.
According to him, Nigeria cannot continue to spend billions of naira on elections without producing results that citizens can trust.
The former Anambra State governor maintained that financial support for the electoral body must be accompanied by measures to ensure transparency, accountability and credible electoral outcomes.
The former Anambra State governor said the international community has a role to play in making sure the 2027 election is free, fair and credible.
Obi said Nigerians want an election where their votes count.
“Do not just fund INEC, hold INEC accountable.Nigeria cannot afford another compromised election.
“The consequences of electoral manipulation could threaten national stability and extend beyond our borders.
“The future of Nigeria’s democracy must not be sacrificed to political interests,” he wrote.
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