IgbereTV reports that Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that historically, Nigeria electoral process has been flawed.

Jega said this in Ibadan on Thursday while delivering a lecture to mark the 71st Foundation Day and Convocation of the University of Ibadan.

He said: “It is generally recognised that fortifying democracy is vital to sustainable development, but what is not as widely acknowledged is that improving the integrity of elections is key to democratic development.

“Sustainable electoral process with requite integrity is the panacea for democratic development in Nigeria and in all African countries struggling with the challenges of democratisation.

“The Nigerian electoral process has historically been flawed and repleted with profound challenges in all three key phases of electoral administration pre-election, election and post-election phases.

“All stakeholders, therefore, must play a positive role in bridging these gaps,” he said.

Jega called for improvements for electoral integrity and sustainable democratic development through determined efforts, creative and innovative deployment of national resources and endowment.

He said improvements were needed in the areas of legal and regulatory framework for elections, utilisation of technology, inclusiveness, transparency, accountability and competitiveness.

“It is quite possible to bring about a thriving democracy in Nigeria in spite of evident challenges.

“It would only require a more serious and purposeful engagement with and in the electoral process by all the key stakeholders.

“To ensure that it brings the desired quality representation and elected public office holders who are responsible and responsive to the needs and aspirations of the citizens”, Jega added.


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Nonsense. Are u just telling us? I hope you enjoyed the money you too collected wella?

One thing I have learned from APC and PDP is never be liberal to your enemy , never give him chance if he defeats you let him do it on their own

PDP made it easier for APC to win her now APC is not taking any chance at all

mrvitalis:
One thing I have learned from APC and PDP is never be liberal to your enemy , never give him chance if he defeats you let him do it on their own

PDP made it easier for APC to win her now APC is not taking any chance at all

That is the wisdom here !

APC is like the devil himself, give him a little space he'll demand all, and getting all, he'll demand your life. Therefore you don't give him a space at all bcs he won't let go.

Hope the Nigerians who voted the devil into power are enjoying their change plus next level now

Samunique:
That is the wisdom here !

APC is like the devil himself, give him a little space he'll demand all, and getting all, he'll demand your life. Therefore you don't give him a space at all bcs he won't let go.

Hope the Nigerians who voted the devil into power are enjoying their change plus next level now

They want to finish us all.. And we are just watching

Ok. We don hear

This man should keep his mouth shut.

No be today it started

Prof.Jega Abeg make we hear word.Were you not on seat when the electoral process was bastardized in 2015?

Does it also mean it was flawed during his time??

Ok o

Shut up

It Started from your tenure