The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its vision towards improving on the success of past electoral mistakes, thus becoming one of the most credible electoral bodies in the world.
The above statement was made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of (INEC) in Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuemeka Onukaogu, while expressing the readiness of the electoral body regarding the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2013.
According to our sources, Onukaogu said in Akwa that the election would stand the test of time.
“I told you sometimes ago that the commission was aspiring to be like other electoral bodies found in Western democracies. We are learning from our previous mistakes and improving upon it.
“The election on November 16 will prove us right as problems of logistics are being tackled. We are also solving the problems of manpower and other skills needed to conduct credible election,’’ he said.
Onukaogu also explained that the election would be free of external interference as he advised political party supporters not to violate electoral rules. He also urged eligible voters to get their cards ready to exercise their civic duty during the election.