ADC chieftain urges INEC to ensure fairness in Kogi ward creation
An ADC chieftain calls on INEC to ensure fairness and equitable representation in the ongoing Kogi ward creation, emphasizing adherence to guidelines and i Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-chieftain-urges-inec-to-ensure-fairness-in-kogi-ward-creation/
Usman Okai, a representative of the African Democratic Congress, has called upon Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure fairness and balanced representation during the ongoing formation of new electoral wards in Kogi State. In a statement released on Friday, Okai emphasized the need for the electoral commission to follow established legal and administrative guidelines while considering factors like population density and landmass.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that the ward-creation exercise fairly represents the interests of all three senatorial districts, particularly Kogi East, which is the most populous and largest region in the state. Okai urged INEC to approach the task as an impartial body and prevent any unfair advantage to a single senatorial district.
He also appealed to stakeholders across the senatorial districts to support a transparent and equitable process, asserting that the outcome should promote unity and fairness in the state. Okai further demanded a thorough review of the proposed ward-creation plan before its implementation, urging all relevant factors to be taken into consideration.
He reminded INEC leadership of the commission's chairman's popularity across Kogi State's three senatorial districts and urged them to uphold the principle of fairness in carrying out their responsibilities.
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