...suggests indirect primaries as the safest option

Governors Mandate Network has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to encourage or endorse any electioneering process that would put the health of the masses at risk.

Following INEC's announcement that it would comply with COVID-19 protocols, the Network urged the Commission not to give in to desperate politicians who may want to adopt processes that would put people's health at risk

The Network's Chairman, Earl Osaro Onaiwu particularly charged INEC to ensure that the protocols established by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) was followed strictly during the run up to the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo state later this year.

Onaiwu further enjoined the electoral umpire to closely monitor the guidelines emplaced by the political parties in these states to ensure that they are COVID-19 compliant.

The network noted that the pandemic is still very active in the country and political parties or politicians must not be allowed to endanger the lives of people under the excuses of electioneering.

Governors Mandate concluded by noting that the world is watching. It said any action or inaction of critical stakeholders may leave an indelible mark on the wellness of the masses in the days to come.

It declared that anything short of a modest election process that will ensure minimum mass gathering will not be acceptable to health-conscious people

As if they really cares...yeye politicians