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The Chairman of the Independent National Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, in a message to his staff has asked them to remain neutral and not give any political party or candidate any advantage during Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State.
Yakubu, in the countdown to the September 19, 2020 election said that all eyes were on the Commission with the expectation that it will deliver a free, fair and credible election.
He said, “Let me appeal to all of you to remain steadfast and committed to the ideals of the Commission. Nigerians and the international community expect so much from us. They are watching. It is important that we all remain above board in the performance of our respective duties.
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“We must ensure that no political party or candidate is accorded any advantage over the other. We must be neutral at all times and stick strictly to our Code of Conduct and Oath of Neutrality to which we have all subscribed.”
Yakubu stated, “For, at the end of the day, we would have all contributed to the sustenance of democracy and a strong electoral process that all Nigerians can trust.”
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He said in the message that he had no doubt that the Commission’s staff members would rise to the occasion as they had done several times in the past.
“The commission deeply appreciates the never ending sacrifices made by our staff at all times, often beyond the call of duty, to ensure that we carry out our mandate. The management will continue to improve the welfare and conditions of service of staff within the available resources,” the INEC boss added.
