How INEC can guarantee credible election in Anambra governorship poll – UPP

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The United Progressive Party (UPP) has felicitated with Moslems across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Kabir celebration, even as it said that the only way the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can guarantee credible governorship election in Anambra state is by transmit election results electronically from the polling centre to the INEC central database.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ogbuehi Dike, the UPP also boasted that the party’s candidate for the election, Osita Chidoka, remains the best option for the Anambra people, even as it pleaded with Anambra people to seize the opportunity to change their history.
Part of the statement reads: “UPP urges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide a level playing field for all the political parties contesting the Anambra State Governorship Election slated for 18th November, 2017. The Commission should also transmit election results electronically from the polling centres to the INEC central database as it promised to do. The need to conduct a free, fair, credible, transparent and acceptable gubernatorial poll cannot be over-emphasized.”
Speaking on the need for peace in the country, UPP said Muslims and all Nigerians should imbibe favourable disposition to peace, adding that it is only through a peaceful and united Nigeria that a virile, progressive and decent democratic nation can be achieved.
“The arty urges Moslems to use the occasion to pray for the nation and rededicate their lives in the service of Allah and humanity. Eid el-Kabir symbolizes self-sacrifice, humility, love, peace and unity which Moslems, indeed, all Nigerians should imbibe and demonstrate in our collective efforts in building a strong, virile, progressive and decent democratic nation.
“In view of this, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission should be involved in monitoring elections in the country to checkmate the unpatriotic activities of moneybags and godfathers who openly use their ill-gotten wealth to buy votes at polling booths. The arrest and prosecution of these unscrupulous elements will go a long way in sanitizing the nation’s electoral process.
“UPP urges the Anambra State electorate to vote wisely and protect their vote in the forthcoming gubernatorial poll. Osita Chidoke is the best candidate for the 18th November 2017 Governorship Election. A vote for UPP is a vote for progressive governance and dividends of democracy to the longsuffering people of Anambra State”, the party said in the statement.

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