The Chief Press Secretary to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi has said that the call by the Labour Party and the People’s Democratic Democratic Party on the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu to resign is misplaced.
Mr. Oyekanmi in statement asserted that the allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party’s agent and former lawmaker, Dino Melaye stating that the INEC Chairman allocated scores to parties is unfounded and irresponsible.
The CPS who noted that contrary to the view of both parties, results emanating from the States point to a free, fair and credible process., explained that there are laid down procedures for aggrieved parties or candidates to follow when they are dissatisfied about the outcome of an election.
He encouraged the aggrieved parties to approach the courts to express their concerns and wait for the matter to be resolved, adding that making inciting comments capable of causing violence or unrest in the country is unacceptable.
The INEC Chairman’s Spokesperson said it was only fair for aggrieved parties to allow the conclusion of the processes of the 2023 general election, which he noted are in their final stages of completion.
“There are laid down procedures for aggrieved parties or candidates to follow when they are dissatisfied about the outcome of an election. Such procedures do not include calling on the INEC Chairman to resign or for the election to be cancelled.
“To be sure, aggrieved parties are free to approach the courts to ventilate their concerns and wait for the matter to be resolved. Making inciting comments capable of causing violence or unrest is unacceptable.
“The 2023 General election processes are in their final stages of completion. It is only fair for aggrieved parties to allow the conclusion of the process and approach the courts with their evidences to pursue their cases, Mr Oyekanmi said”.
