We Are Working With NBA To Prosecute 215 Electoral Offenders- INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it will prosecute 215 electoral offenders.

Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, spoke on Tuesday during a meeting with resident electoral commissioners at the INEC headquarters, Abuja, as the commission begins its post-election review today.

The chairman acknowledged that there were some challenges during the 2023 general election, adding that INEC is currently looking at all evidence of infractions, including the prosecution of offenders.

“We are looking at the activities of all actors involved in the election, including some of our high-ranking officials,” he said.

“I can confirm that the police concluded its investigation of the conduct of our resident electoral commissioner in Adamawa state and submitted the case file to us.

“Appropriate action will be taken in a matter of days and Nigerians will be fully informed.

“I can also confirm that we have received 215 case files from the Nigeria police following their arrest and the conclusion of investigation into electoral offences arising from the 2023 general election.

“We are working with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to prosecute the alleged offenders.”