Steer Clear Of Politicians, INEC Warns RECs

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday warned the Resident
Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and administrative secretaries to
steer clear of politicians as the 2019 general election
approaches.

According to Yakubu, RECs must refrain from being distracted by
partisan comments or drawn into needless controversies by
politicians.

Speaking during an interactive meeting with the RECs in Abuja,
Yakubu said INEC senior officers must remain on the side of
Nigerians who deserve nothing less than free and fair
elections.

He said, “You must focus on the task of serving Nigeria
conscientiously, transparently, committedly, doggedly and always in
accordance with the law.

“You should not be distracted, especially by partisan comments
from anybody. As the 2019 general election draw closer, there will
be attempts to draw the commission to needless controversies”.

Yakubu noted that RECs are responsible for the implementation of
the policies and programmes of INEC in the states, pointing out
that their role is pivotal.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday warned the Resident
Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and administrative secretaries to
steer clear of politicians as the 2019 general election
approaches.

According to Yakubu, RECs must refrain from being distracted by
partisan comments or drawn into needless controversies by
politicians.

Speaking during an interactive meeting with the RECs in Abuja,
Yakubu said INEC senior officers must remain on the side of
Nigerians who deserve nothing less than free and fair
elections.

He said, “You must focus on the task of serving Nigeria
conscientiously, transparently, committedly, doggedly and always in
accordance with the law.

“You should not be distracted, especially by partisan comments
from anybody. As the 2019 general election draw closer, there will
be attempts to draw the commission to needless controversies”.

Yakubu noted that RECs are responsible for the implementation of
the policies and programmes of INEC in the states, pointing out
that their role is pivotal.