The 2023: Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi,
has advised the nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral
Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Omupitan, not to put his reputation on the line by
failing to conduct credible elections for the country.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Obi said the
nominee, awaiting confirmation by the Senate, must strive to do the right thing
throughout his tenure and leave a good legacy to avoid being remembered in the
future for the wrong reasons.
He noted that Omupitan must remember that he would leave
office one day and live with the consequences of his actions as the head of the
electoral umpire.
“It is for the good of everybody. None of us is going to be
here forever and none is going to be in his position forever.
“So, whatever position we find ourselves in, it’s to do the
right thing. So I wish him well.
“When he (Amupitan) is confirmed, I will congratulate him
and tell him to know that one day, he’s going to leave that post. Let him
ensure that he keeps his reputation,” he said.
The former Anambra state governor further explained that
Nigeria had had enough rough electoral experience and needed an umpire that
would do the simple job of conducting credible elections.
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