{"id":107599,"date":"2024-01-18T11:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T10:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/if-inec-was-neutral-there-would-be-no-electoral-violence-in-nigeria-gov-eno-2"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:30:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T12:30:41","slug":"if-inec-was-neutral-there-would-be-no-electoral-violence-in-nigeria-gov-eno-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/if-inec-was-neutral-there-would-be-no-electoral-violence-in-nigeria-gov-eno-2","title":{"rendered":"If INEC was neutral there would be no electoral violence in Nigeria \u2013 Gov Eno"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to remain neutral while conducting elections in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Eno stated this when the state\u2019s new Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr Isah Ehimeakhe, paid him a courtesy call at the Government House in Uyo on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the governor, if the electoral umpire is neutral, there would be no need for violence during elections.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cWe also trust that you will continue to maintain a very neutral stand in your conduct as always.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor us as a people, we believe that if there is neutrality, there will be no need for violence, we should conduct elections to let the will of the people prevail.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd those of us who are also elected by the people should be accountable to the people that have elected us into office\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The governor also tasked INEC to be innovative in initiating policies and regulations that will continuously improve electoral processes in the country.<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged the commission\u2019s record of credible elections over time, describing the recent Supreme Court judgment on the March 18 gubernatorial election in the state as a collective victory and affirmation of INEC\u2019s integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Eno congratulated the REC on his appointment and sued for greater commitment of the commission to neutrality to maintain its credibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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