INEC Makes Comment On Osun, Ekiti Election, Reveals What Nigerians Should Expect In 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged the encouragement from the public following the outcome of the Ekiti and Osun State Gubernatorial elections.

Speaking during a meeting on Tuesday with delegations of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Abuja, the commission’s chairman, Mahmood Yakubu promised to deliver the best general elections ever in 2023.

Mahmood said the commission has listened to some of the issues raised stating they would be resolved during the working session.

He said: “We are encouraged by your kind words, but there is still a lot of work to do.

“We assure you that we will continue to work not only hard but even harder to deliver the 2023 general elections.

“I have listened to some of the issues raised but perhaps, when we go into the working session there will be an opportunity for us to respond to some of the issues.”

Speaking on the governorship elections held in Ekiti in June and that of Osun which was held on Saturday, Mahmood commended the outcome adding that they are committed to delivering the best election in 2023.

He said: “As for the preparation for the 2023 general elections, I want to assure you that we promised Nigerians that Ekiti was going to be good and Ekiti was a good election.

“We promised that Osun was going to be better, Osun was a better election. We are promising that the 2023 general elections will be our best election ever and we are committed to delivering the best election ever.”