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Blame Politicians for Spate of Recent Inconclusive Elections –INEC Chairman
Our World with Susan M. Ajibuwa

Blame Politicians for Spate of Recent Inconclusive Elections –INEC Chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that politicians should be held responsible for the recent spate of inconclusive elections recorded in some parts of the country noting that those seeking elective offices often use every means necessary including bribery, violence or intimidation to ensure victory in an election. INEC Chairman, Professor  Mahmud Yakubu made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a Civil Society/ Stakeholders roundtable meeting, organised by the Independent Service Delivery Monitoring Group (ISMG) with the theme; “Inconclusive Elections: The Facts and The Myths”. The INEC Chairman explained that an inconclusive election occurs when after polls; no candidate meets the condition precedent for the declaration of a winner of the election. Represented by...