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Anambra 2021: CLO urges INEC to extend voters’ registration exercise
Rights advocacy group, the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has appealed to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the voters registration exercise in Anambra State considering the November 6 governorship election and the constraints encountered by eligible members of the electorate to register.
Chairman of the Anambra State chapter of CLO, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme who made the appeal in a statement also pleaded with contestants, political parties, politicians and stakeholders to give peace a chance by bearing the interest of the state and citizens above their parties and personal interest.
“It is an existential reality that for them to actualise that, the game of politics, electioneering campaign before, during and after the election should be in accordance with the constitution, electoral act and one man, one vote.
“Worthy of note is that if Voter Registration is not extended in Anambra State, many citizens will be disfranchised, hence there is an urgent need for Independent National Electoral Commission to do the needful by extending Voters Registration Exercise in Anambra State.
“Government, INEC, National Orientation Agency, Civil Liberties Organization, CSO’s, religious and traditional leaders should redouble their efforts more than ever before to mobilize, enlighten and educate the citizenry on the ineluctable and inexorable need to obtain their voter’s card as a veritable and legitimate weapon to enthrone good governance and vote out selfish and corrupt leaders.
“CLO wishes to reiterate our early appeal to candidates, stakeholders and their supporters to shun and avert campaign of acrimony and calumny, name-calling, character assassination and casting unsubstantiated aspersions against their opponents.
“Candidates should prepare their mind to accept the irrefutable fact that only one candidate will eventually emerge as the winner. Let us be ready to accept the outcome of the election provided it is free, fair and credible because losers today may be winners tomorrow.
“CLO commends some communities that adequately mobilise their citizens to obtain their voter’s card and others should emulate them.
“We congratulate all candidates and advise them to embark on an issues-based campaign, embrace peace and harmony to the glory and honour of the state which is the light of the nation,” Ezekweme said.
