INEC Committee wants N’Assembly to amend 2010 Electoral Act
January 24, 2016.
Barr. Kasim Gaidam, Chairman, Committee on Management of election petitions on Sunday in Yola urged the National Assembly to fast track the amendment of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2010.
Gaidam in an interview with Newsmen in Yola said that there was need for the National Assembly to amend the electoral act to enable the commission discharged its responsibility effectively.
Barr. Kassim, who was the former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner of Adamawa, recommended the need for the authorities concern to also review election petitions timelines.
“For the effective service delivery of the INEC, there s need for the National Assembly to amend the electoral Act 2010.
“The amendment of the act would enable the commission exercise its power and conduct credible elections.” Gaidam said.
On the prosecution of electoral offences, the chairman recommended the power ability for the commission to prosecute the victims.
January 24, 2016.
Barr. Kasim Gaidam, Chairman, Committee on Management of election petitions on Sunday in Yola urged the National Assembly to fast track the amendment of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2010.
Gaidam in an interview with Newsmen in Yola said that there was need for the National Assembly to amend the electoral act to enable the commission discharged its responsibility effectively.
Barr. Kassim, who was the former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner of Adamawa, recommended the need for the authorities concern to also review election petitions timelines.
“For the effective service delivery of the INEC, there s need for the National Assembly to amend the electoral Act 2010.
“The amendment of the act would enable the commission exercise its power and conduct credible elections.” Gaidam said.
On the prosecution of electoral offences, the chairman recommended the power ability for the commission to prosecute the victims.
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