The Chairman of the West Africa Elders Forum (a high diplomatic election observer group), former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) has shown that it is competent and prepared to conduct the December 7 elections.
He said the EC had depicted through its interactions that it was fully prepared and ready to deliver a free, fair and transparent election.
Mr Jonathan stated this after leading members of the forum to interact with the EC.
Another group, the West Africa Election Observers Network, led by its chairman, Rev. James Lahai, who also doubles as the National Coordinator for National Election Watch in Sierra Leone, also paid a courtesy call on the EC. Mr Jonathan said when the forum, made up of former Presidents and Prime Ministers of West African states, put forward concerns by some stakeholders, the EC gave very satisfactory responses to the issues.
He said the responses by the EC demonstrated its readiness to conduct a peaceful and successful elections on December 7, 2024.
“We had a robust discussion with the EC. We’ve seen the passion they have; the commitment they have, for conducting successful elections, and what they have done so far, it is key.
“We had interactions with a number of people before coming here, and all the issues they raised which we put across to her; she’s explained perfectly. And we have no iota of doubt about the competence and the willingness for the Commission to do what is right, come the December Elections,” he stated.
Source; Graphic online