The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has described as unfounded and irresponsible the call for the Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu to resign.
In a statement on Tuesday, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman said the call by the Labour Party and the People’s Democratic Democratic Party is a misplaced one.
The allegation by Dino Melaye that the INEC Chairman allocated scores to parties is unfounded and irresponsible.
He said contrary to their insinuation, results emanating from the States shows a free, fair and credible process.
Oyekanmi further explained, “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.”
He further added, “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 evidence to pursue their cases.”
