- Free and Fair Elections: Oil communities urge INEC and the political class to ensure free and fair elections.
- Lesson from US Election: Nigeria should draw lessons from the recent US 2024 presidential election, which concluded without litigation over electoral fraud.
- INEC’s Independence: INEC must remain independent and free from government influence.
- Technology in Elections: Real-time uploading of election results can improve Nigeria’s electoral process.
- Addressing Economic Hardship: President Bola Tinubu must address widespread economic hardship and disenchantment.
Nigeria’s oil communities are calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the political class to ensure free and fair elections, drawing lessons from the recent US 2024 presidential election ¹. Joseph Ambakaderimo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Community Development Committee of the Niger Delta oil and gas producing area, emphasized the importance of INEC’s independence, free from government influence, to prevent manipulation in favor of particular candidates.
Ambakaderimo noted that while Nigeria’s electoral laws differ from those in the US, the country can learn from the American system’s use of technology, such as real-time uploading of election results. He also highlighted that US elections are not solely driven by wealth, citing Donald Trump’s victory despite fewer billionaire backers.
In Nigeria, Ambakaderimo stressed that President Bola Tinubu must address the widespread economic hardship and disenchantment, as the country faces unprecedented challenges. By adopting innovative approaches and technology, INEC can improve the electoral process and ensure free and fair elections.
For more information on INEC’s efforts to improve the electoral process, visit the INEC Nigeria website.
