Nigeria’s Political Stability Rests More on Courageous, Transparent Verdicts, Amupitan Tells Election Petition Judges
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Nigeria's political stability is now more dependent on the courageous and transparent verdicts delivered by Election Petition Tribunals (EPTs), according to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN). With only a few weeks remaining until the 2027 general election, Amupitan stressed the importance of the EPTs as the ultimate protectors of democratic legitimacy, emphasizing that the nation's stability hinges on their impartiality and efficiency.
He highlighted that the EPTs serve as a constitutional valve, preventing electoral disputes from escalating into civil unrest. The chairman also warned that technological advancements, particularly Artificial Intelligence, pose a significant threat to the 2027 polls and advised that the EPTs must maintain a clear distinction between technological information and the legal standards required to prove cases in court.
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