The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, emphasized that politicians pose the most significant challenge to the conduct of elections in Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with Hawa Habibu, the director of election and party monitoring for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ganduje acknowledged the pressing issue of insecurity in electoral processes but underscored the role of politicians as a major concern.
Ganduje stressed the importance of INEC’s efforts to assess the viability of political parties for planning and record-keeping in accordance with the law. While acknowledging the substantial challenge of insecurity in the electoral process, he pointed out that politicians play a significant role in exacerbating these issues. Ganduje highlighted the need for continuous education of politicians on the rules and regulations governing elections to foster a more civilized political landscape. He also emphasized the digitalization of this educational process. Additionally, Ganduje directed that party offices at all levels must have available officers to facilitate adherence to rules and regulations.
