A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has warned that the 2023 elections might be sabotaged by “Anti-democratic forces” if security agencies fail to put an end to the continuous attacks on the facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
“Unless the security forces are prepared to deal with the anti-democratic forces that are currently disrupting the democratic process the 2023 general elections may be sabotaged to the detriment of democracy and political stability in the country,” he said in the statement obtained by Peoples Gazette.
In preparation for the general elections, regional offices of INEC have come under attacks, especially in Imo, Osun, Ogun, Enugu, Akwa-Ibom and Anambra among others.
The electoral body has said the attacks at its facilities would not stop the commission from conducting a free, fair and transparent election next year.
Positing further, Mr Falana condemned the continuous attacks on INEC offices in the country, noting that it’s becoming a dangerous trend.
“In spite of the fact that the facilities are said to be well guarded, the criminal elements involved in the nefarious activities generally operate without any challenge from security forces.
“If the dangerous trend continues on a larger scale, INEC will not be in a position to conduct elections in the affected areas.
INEC has fixed February and March for the 2023 presidential and general election with no less than 18 political parties already fielded candidates for the exercise.
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