Former President Obasanjo Calls for Electoral Reform in Nigeria
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken out about the need for electoral reform in Nigeria, calling for a change in leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the integrity of future elections.
In a recent video address, Obasanjo emphasized the importance of thoroughly vetting INEC officials to prevent partisan influence and corruption. He also advocated for short tenures for INEC leaders to prevent undesirable political influence and re-establish trust in the electoral system.
Obasanjo described the 2023 elections in Nigeria as a “travesty” and called for electoral system reform to prevent interference from foreign and local actors. He also suggested implementing clearly defined financial regulations for political campaigns to ensure compliance.
Key points:
- Former President Obasanjo calls for electoral reform in Nigeria
- INEC leadership change needed to ensure electoral integrity
- Thorough vetting of INEC officials to prevent partisan influence and corruption
- Short tenures for INEC leaders to prevent undesirable political influence
- Electoral system reform to prevent interference from foreign and local actors
- Implementation of financial regulations for political campaigns