Nigeria’s Democracy Winning As Yiaga Africa Hails Removal of RECs Indicted

By Oluronke Kuku

The Yiaga Africa has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s request for the removal of the indicted Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) involved in electoral misconduct, urging the Senate to act swiftly in approving their removal to safeguard the Country’s electoral integrity.

This move is seen as a bold step towards accountability and a crucial measure to restore public trust and strengthen democracy in Nigeria. Yiaga Africa emphasizes that the appointment of credible electoral officers is vital to ensuring free and fair elections.

The organization believes that the issue deserves immediate national attention and called on the media to amplify the call for action and drive the conversation on electoral reforms. “By working together, Yiaga Africa hopes to ensure that Nigeria’s elections remain a true reflection of the people’s will”.