Centre hails Amupitan over Anambra election
The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has commended the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Amupitan, for the credible and transparent conduct of the just concluded Anambra State Governorship Election. In a statement issued in Abuja by its Executive Director, the Centre described the outing as “an impressive demonstration […]
The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has commended the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Amupitan, for the credible and transparent conduct of the just concluded Anambra State Governorship Election.
In a statement issued in Abuja by its Executive Director, the Centre described the outing as “an impressive demonstration of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to credible electoral standards.”
According to the ACJHR, the peaceful and orderly process that characterized the Anambra election marks a new dawn in Nigeria’s democratic journey, restoring public confidence in INEC’s capacity to deliver free, fair, and credible elections.
“The Anambra governorship election was a clear reflection of improved electoral processes and a renewed spirit of institutional integrity under the leadership of Dr. Amupitan. It indeed holds promises of better standards in the coming elections across the federation,” the statement read.
The human rights group further noted that the performance of INEC during the election has rekindled hope among Nigerians that the nation is finally steering toward a future where votes truly count and the will of the people prevails.
“It is indeed a new era in our electoral space,” the ACJHR declared, urging INEC and its leadership “not to relent in this wise, but to sustain the momentum that has earned the Commission renewed public trust and respect.”
The ACJHR concluded by calling on political actors, civil society organizations, and security agencies to continue supporting INEC’s reforms and commitment to deepening democracy in Nigeria.