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We lack the power to prosecute electoral offenders — INEC - Edoman - 12-04-2019 We lack the power to prosecute electoral offenders — INEC The Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it lacks the capacity to prosecute electoral offenders. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu who spoke during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja on Tuesday December 3, said they've worked closely with the police even though there is no timeframe for the prosecution of electoral offenders. Mahmood added that even though INEC is the electoral umpire in Nigeria, it does not have the power to arrest offenders and conduct investigation “without which successful prosecution is impossible.” Quote:“Over the years, we have worked closely with the Nigeria Police. Since 2015 we have received a total of 149 case files, including 16 cases arising from the 2019 general election,” he said. The INEC Chairman also raised an alarm of elections for the executive positions in the country being characterised by brazen acts of impunity. He however expressed hope of security operatives arresting and prosecuting perpetrators of electoral violence and their sponsors. |