The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has reaffirmed its strong trust in the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following recent comments by the Labour Party’s presidential candidate.
In a statement by Yerima Shettima, President General of AYCF, the Forum reiterated its longstanding belief that INEC is a reputable institution that consistently upholds the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency in conducting elections.
The group noted that Peter Obi’s remarks, suggesting that the judiciary, not INEC, was the issue with Nigeria’s democracy, further reinforced their conviction in INEC’s integrity.
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“The AYCF has long held that INEC is a credible, impartial, and unbiased institution that consistently conducts fair elections. Peter Obi’s remarks have vindicated our stance, affirming that INEC is not the primary obstacle to democratic electoral practices in Nigeria.”
The youth group emphasized the importance of robust institutions like INEC in ensuring the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process, adding, “The AYCF firmly believes that strong and independent institutions such as INEC are essential for preserving the democratic fabric of our nation.
The Forum recognizes the critical role INEC plays in upholding the will of the people through free, fair, and credible elections.”
“We commend INEC for its dedication to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and safeguarding the democratic rights of Nigerian citizens.”
We firmly believe that any attempts to undermine the credibility of INEC or question its impartiality are harmful to the progress of our democratic system.
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The AYCF is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nigeria’s electoral system. We will continue to advocate for the independence and effectiveness of INEC in fulfilling its constitutional mandate.
The AYCF condemned any undue interference or overreach by the judiciary in electoral affairs. We believe that the judiciary’s role in electoral matters should be limited to resolving legal disputes and upholding the rule of law, rather than taking primary responsibility for determining electoral outcomes.
Such interference undermines the credibility and legitimacy of the electoral process and threatens the foundations of democracy in Nigeria.
The AYCF calls on all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and the media, to support and uphold the independence of INEC in conducting free, fair, and credible elections.
We urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and actively participate in the electoral process to safeguard the democratic principles upon which our nation is founded.
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