Prof Jega Appeals to Politicians to Abide by Rule of Law and Ensure Peaceful Elections in 2015
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has raised concerns about the 2015 general election saying it may be difficult to ensure politicians abide by the rule of law during the election.
Jega was speaking at the 9th Public Lecture of the Electoral Institute and INEC tagged “Youth and Electoral Violence In Africa: Lesson for Nigeria” held in Abuja on Monday.
He advised nigerian politicians not to promote violence and to abide by the rules so as to promote peace.
“The challenge is mediating among politicians to respect the code of conduct that they have signed. As part of the efforts to reduce hate messages, the commission would be meeting with traditional rulers to assist in passing the message of peace.”
