Nwagwu Calls for Mandatory 48-Hour Notice on Polling Unit Adjustments

Key Takeaways

• CHAIRMAN OF THE PEERING ADVOCACY AND ADVANCEMENT CENTRE IN AFRICA EZENWA NWAGWU, SAYS VOTERS SHOULD BE GIVEN AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE BEFORE ANY POLLING UNIT IS SPLIT OR RELOCATED.
• NWAGWU NOTED THAT IMPROVING LOGISTICS MUST BE A MAJOR LESSON AHEAD OF FUTURE ELECTIONS, DESCRIBING IT AS A RECURRING CHALLENGE THAT NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION AND HE ALSO ADDED THAT WHILE INEC STAFF HAVE SHOWN PROFESSIONALISM, ADEQUATE FUNDING IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE MATERIALS ARE DELIVERED ON TIME AND TO PREVENT LAST MINUTE PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CORRUPTION.HE EMPHASIZED THAT A SUCCESSFUL ELECTION REQUIRES PREPARATION, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COOPERATION FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS.