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Former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Mustapha Lecky, stated that the new Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, will take on the challenges of reputational damage stemming from the 2023 elections.
Dr. Lecky made this remark on Thursday during an interview on ‘Politics Today,’ a program aired on Channels Television.
This comment follows the announcement of Amupitan as the new Chairman of INEC, just 12 hours prior.
“INEC has suffered significant reputational harm due to the manner in which the collation and declaration processes were conducted during the last general elections,” he explained.
“Therefore, the newly appointed INEC chair, Amupitan, will bear the weight of this reputational deficit and damage resulting from the 2023 elections,” he added.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Dr. Lecky say about the new INEC Chairman?
Dr. Lecky indicated that the new Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, will inherit the reputational challenges that arose from the 2023 elections.
What is the reason for the reputational deficit mentioned?
The reputational deficit is attributed to the issues surrounding the collation and declaration processes during the last general elections.
