Twitter Like: INEC Ought To Be Neutral In Political Matters – Obi-Datti Media Blows Hot

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under fire for liking a tweet that criticised the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

Naija News reported on Wednesday that INEC came under heavy criticism after liking a post on social media which described Obi as an opportunist.

This was after a news publication shared content of the son of the late legendary singer, Fela Anikulapo, describing the former governor of Anambra State as an ‘Opportunist’.

Seun, the son of Fela revealed that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore is his preferred candidate.

Seun also stated that even if Sowore emerges as the winner of the 2023 election, he would still be unable to function effectively due to the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress (APC) in key positions in the country.

However, reacting to INEC’s action, the Head of Obi-Datti Media, Diran Onifade, has slammed INEC in a statement saying the electoral body ought to be neutral in political matters.

Diran said “It’s not a hidden fact that in morality and law the election umpire, INEC should not only be neutral but must strive to prevent anything real or imagined to suggest otherwise.

“Obi-Datti Media takes serious exception to INEC liking a post by a partisan person who has chosen a candidate to support.

“We expect the commission to explain to the concerned public who are looking up to them to be above board why they had to show such a level of obvious bias.

“Obi-Datti Media office notes that even if somebody in the Commission’s office wants to be biased, the law has denied them that because of the moral standards being expected of them.

“We expect INEC to come clean on this issue as it’s capable of eroding public confidence in the commission to conduct a free, fair, and transparent election. INEC should publicly apologize to the high-flying LP Presidential standard bearer.”

Meanwhile, Naija News also reported yesterday that the electoral body reacted to the action saying it does not have any preferred presidential candidate or political party in the 2023 elections.

INEC said it has taken notice of the Twitter happening and has commenced an investigation into the matter.

The electoral umpire reiterated its neutrality and assured Nigerians of its commitment to a free and fair 2023 general election.