We will take action on electoral offences – Gbajabiamila

By Kasim Isa Muhammad

Kanempress

21st March, 2023

The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says the house would take action on the Electoral Offences Act before the end of the 9th House.

The Speaker remarked while welcoming members back from the governorship election recess.

The Speaker said the bill was necessary to ensure effective enforcement against individuals and organizations whose violations of the nation’s electoral laws undermine the constitution and threaten the country’s democracy.

Gbajabiamila however noted that a system of vigorous prosecution and punishment of electoral offenders will serve as a deterrent to others in the future.

He expressed hope that it will help build confidence in the country’s elections and that assessment of the recent elections will show marked improvements from prior outings.

Kanempress observed that the amendments to the Electoral Act by the 9th National Assembly have been particularly instrumental in improving the elections process through the use of technology tools to facilitate voter accreditation and transmission of results.

He, however, urged INEC to collaborate with stakeholders to conduct a meticulous assessment of the election process.