Nigeria’s Electoral Future: Why Professor Oti is the Right Choice for INEC

Nigeria’s Electoral Future: Why Professor Oti is the Right Choice for INEC

By Comr. Vincent Aluu PhD

For a taste of free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria, President Tinubu should consider appointing Professor Nnenna Nnanaya Oti, the Vice Chancellor of FUTO, as the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Professor Oti has demonstrated unwavering courage and integrity in announcing election results, even in the face of intimidation and personal risk. Her unshakeable commitment to transparency and fairness is precisely what INEC needs to restore trust and credibility in Nigeria’s electoral process.

The country cannot afford to continue with the status quo, where INEC chairs compromise, manipulate figures, and succumb to external pressures. Professor Oti’s leadership would be a breath of fresh air, ensuring that elections are conducted with integrity, and results are announced without fear or favor.

As the country looks ahead to the 2027 elections, Professor Nnenna Nnanaya Oti is the ideal candidate to helm INEC and deliver credible polls. Her appointment would be a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring that the will of the people is truly reflected in the electoral process.

The recent success story of Abia state, where Alex Otti delivered the state from the shackles of poor leadership, is a testament to the possibility of positive change. Today, the people are grateful for his leadership.

However, the recruitment process of our leaders remains fundamentally flawed. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not been immune to criticisms of collusion, undermining the integrity of our elections.

It is alarming that those who count the votes have become more influential than those who cast them. Also, the courts now decide who wins and who loses. This unacceptable dynamic has perpetuated electoral malpractices, eroding public trust in our democratic institutions.

We urgently need a paradigm shift in our electoral process, one that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and the genuine will of the people. It is time to redefine the narrative, ensuring that power truly belongs to the citizens who cast their ballots.

A reformed electoral system, devoid of manipulation and bias, is crucial for Nigeria’s progress. By entrenching free, fair, and credible elections, we can restore the people’s confidence in our democracy and unlock the nation’s full potential.