The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has
asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant it access
to upload candidates’ credentials for the forthcoming federal capital territory
(FCT) area council elections.
In a statement on Tuesday, Obiora Ifoh, factional national
publicity secretary of the LP, said Abure made the appeal during the
commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of registered
political parties in Abuja.
The meeting, chaired by May Agbamuche-Mbu, acting INEC
chairperson, was her first major engagement with party officials since assuming
office after Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure expired.
At the meeting, Agbamuche-Mbu reportedly assured the LP
delegation that the commission would “look into the matter” and pledged to
review the party’s request for access to its candidate upload portal.
Abure, who attended the meeting alongside Umar Farouk
Ibrahim, LP’s national secretary, said the party had completed its primaries
and followed due process in submitting candidates’ names to the commission.
“The party followed due process, issued notices to INEC, and
conducted primaries, and the list is with the commission,” Ifoh quoted Abure as
saying.
“We therefore urge INEC to release the code to us so that we
can upload our candidates and join the ongoing campaign for the area council
election.”
While congratulating Agbamuche-Mbu on her appointment, Abure
said her legal background would enhance institutional integrity and strengthen
the commission’s respect for the rule of law.
“Once lawyers are in the saddle of leadership, it reduces
and sometimes ends impunity and injustice in the system,” he said.
“Once lawyers are in charge, institutions are built and
democracy continues to grow.”
He also commended INEC for recognising his faction’s
leadership in line with court rulings and expressed optimism that the new
management would deliver a more credible electoral process.
Abure added that the commission’s adherence to the law would
strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and help prepare the ground for free and fair
elections in 2027.
The meeting was attended by national chairmen and
secretaries of the 18 registered political parties, alongside INEC national
commissioners.
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com