Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, on Wednesday criticised the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Goodluck Jonathan for abandoning the panel reports to make the Independent National Electoral Commission truly autonomous and free from political interference.

Falana said it was doubtful if the country would have credible elections in 2019, because there is little or no public trust in the commission.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria stated these in Abuja, in his keynote address at the annual general meeting and conference of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

He noted that the elite must participate actively in the 2019 general elections and “not allow people who are not enlightened to decide our fate.”

The address was titled, “Bridging the trust gap in governance: Implications for emerging democracies.”

Falana said the 2019 elections would be a mere ritual if elected officials who betrayed the public trust were not voted out of office.

He said, “On the credibility of our elections, former President Musa Yar’Adua was very honest in 2007 when he declared that the election that brought him to power was flawed.

“He therefore set up a judicial commission of inquiry headed by Justice Muhammed Uwais, who later became the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“Former President Goodluck Jonathan also set up another inquiry headed by Alhaji Ahmed Lemu. Both panels recommended at different times that to have credible elections in our country, the chair and members of INEC shall be appointed by advertisement with conditions set up. People will apply and whoever qualifies shall be appointed.

“It is not that the President will appoint them. The panels also said there shall be an electoral offences tribunal to try those who manipulate or who commit electoral offences. Unfortunately, both the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Congress have conveniently thrown those reports aside. And so, that is why we are in trouble with the credibility of our elections.”

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2018/12/falana-faults-pdp-apc-govts-on-inec.html

Only credible free and fair election would not cause incredible crisis in this country buahri and inec chairman, be warned!

Okay Sir


Don't forget this is Nigeria

say no to rigging 2019election

This Femi Falana should shut up!! He talks with both sides of the mouth! Just give him money now and he'll be talking like a brainless MOFO. Nonsense

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Olatunji1929:
Only credible free and fair election can unite this country

Joke of the century!

they know the truth funny things is that they wont change because it wont favour them.. Nepotism is everywhere. In our security outfits, places of worship, educational institutions even hospitals. Every tin now na connection no by merit again.

Betmaster3:
This Femi Falana should shut up!! He talks with both sides of the mouth! Just give him money now and he'll be talking like a brainless MOFO. Nonsense

What did he say wrong. Did u read it at all?

NairaMedia:


Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2018/12/falana-faults-pdp-apc-govts-on-inec.html

This man will never speak on why the President who's supposed to carry out electoral reforms but has refused, the National Assembly took it upon themselves to give us a good bill that will reduce rigging but the President is refusing to sign the Electoral Bill to sanitize the system but would look the other way.

Instead of critizing the APC and the present government on the refusal to make INEC truly independent, he still brought the previous government into his equation.

If you are appointed, then you are appointed to do my buddings

Ray97:
What did he say wrong. Did u read it at all?

He conveniently blamed the previous government instead of taking on the current government squarely on why INEC is not truely independent

id911:



He conviently blamed the previous government instead of taking on the current government squarely on why INEC is not truely independent

He blamed both government. Actually the panel was formed and its resolution was submitted during the past government.. So its saying jonah should have passed the resolution and since jonah failed buhari should have passed it.

What is INEC?

Ray97:
He blamed both government. Actually the panel was formed and its resolution was submitted during the past government.. So its saying jonah should have passed the resolution and since jonah failed buhari should have passed it.

So what is now presenting 'Mr Integrity' from doing what the previous 'corrupt' government refused to do since this will reduce rigging and corruption in the electoral system?

Buhari should sign the new electoral amendment, if you like put your wife as INEC chairman, card reader will count only those who vote and who they voted for and report in real time.

id911:


So what is now presenting 'Mr Integrity' from doing what the previous 'corrupt' government refused to do since this will reduce rigging and corruption in the electoral system?

dats wer his advisers and the national assembly comes in.

SocialJustice:
Buhari should sign the new electoral amendment, if you like put your wife as INEC chairman, card reader will count only those who vote and who they voted for and report in real time.

As in, I have never seen this type of thing and the media is quiet about it. How can the President of a country the one hindering the signing of a bill that would be good for the country in terms of electioneering process?

Funny thing is, since he came onboard he hasn't make any attempt at electoral reform. This is the same man that used to complain about INEC and the way it's being run before becoming President. It's a pity

id911:


As in, I have never seen this type of thing and the media is quiet about it. How can the President of a country the one hindering the signing of a bill that would be good for the country in terms of electioneering process?

Funny thing is, since he came onboard he hasn't make any attempt at electoral reform. This is the same man that used to complain about INEC and the way it's being run before becoming President. It's a pity

He lost focus after becoming a president

id911:


As in, I have never seen this type of thing and the media is quiet about it. How can the President of a country the one hindering the signing of a bill that would be good for the country in terms of electioneering process?

Funny thing is, since he came onboard he hasn't make any attempt at electoral reform. This is the same man that used to complain about INEC and the way it's being run before becoming President. It's a pity

That's how life is, people are hypocrites but Buhari is on another level. The man is deluded, sick and insane.

“Falana said the 2019 elections would be a mere ritual if elected officials who betrayed the public trust were not voted out of office.”



Very Accurate.

Return Full Autonomous Election Control Powers to the 36 State Governments and their Grassroot Traditional Rulers. Part of Restructuring. Jubrin won't sign Electoral law until Christ comes back.

That is the more reason when people talked about Buhari's integrity,i usually ask if at all they understand the meaning of it.A president that is very comfortable with all forms of corruption not just aiding them but can go at any lenght in protecting whoever that is involve.

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