Electoral Reforms: NGE Seeks Improvement In Conduct Of Polls - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 1, 2019
The Nigeria Guild ofEditors, NGE has called for an urgent reform of the electoral process in thecountry in order to improve conduct and credibility of elections.
The NGE made the callin a communiqué issued at the end of the first quarterly meeting of itsstanding committee in Lagos was jointly signed by its President Funke Egbemodeand Secretary Victoria Ibanga.
The guild said theFebruary 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections hadsome shortcomings and there was need to strengthen the process for betterelections in the future.
It condemned theviolence that characterised the polls in many parts of the country as well asthe destruction of electoral materials.
The Guild said therewas compelling and urgent need to address the lapses during the elections, toensure a better exercise in the future, particularly the March 9 elections.
It urged theIndependent National Electoral Commission, INEC security agencies and otherstakeholders to live above board and avoid actions that could lead to breakdownof law and order.