12 December 2007
Posted to the web 12 December 2007
Dapo Akinrefon
THE Nigerian Guild of Editors has lauded the efforts of President Umaru Yar'Adua in setting up the Electoral Reform Committee (ERC), saying that the measure is in the best interest of the nation's democracy.In a communique issued at the end of the All-Nigerian Editors' Conference held in Bauchi State, the forum said that the initiative would help enhance Nigeria's polity.
The editors resolved that the media should also partner with INEC to chart a new course for the electoral process even as it urged Nigerians to cooperate with the committee as it strives to achieve its mandate.
The communique said "INEC is not truly independent, especially in the area of funding and appointment of its key officers and therefore called for a truly independent INEC empowered by the constitution to conduct free and fair elections."
It also commended the judiciary for its role in upholding the integrity of the electoral process urging it to sustain its tempo. Full Story
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