The Digest:
With the next general election on the horizon, concerns are mounting about the integrity of the process that will shape Nigeria's future. According to TheCable, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over a perceived "lack of commitment" from INEC to implement crucial electoral reforms, despite high public expectations for a transparent system where "every vote counts." Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- Atiku raised the concerns during a meeting with a European Union delegation in Abuja.
- The EU team was conducting a follow-up on recommendations from their 2023 election report.
- He stated it is "worrisome" that two years later, no clear signs of improvement are visible.
- The former presidential candidate urged INEC to work with the National Assembly on new laws.
- He pledged to continue supporting efforts by civil society and observation missions for genuine reform.
- INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu has separately asked lawmakers to fast-track electoral amendments.
- Yakubu warned that uncertainty in the legal framework could unsettle the commission's preparations.
Sources: The Cable
