States, INEC Reject Calls to Scrap State Electoral Commissions, Advocate Reforms - Business Hallmark

FOSIECON Calls For SIECs Electoral Reforms, Autonomy At 13th National Delegates’ Conference In Jos

In a decisive move toward reshaping grassroots democracy in Nigeria, the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has called for urgent electoral reforms and greater constitutional autonomy for State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). The call was made during the 13th National Delegates’ Conference (NDC) of the Forum, held in Jos, Plateau State

States, INEC reject calls to scrap state electoral commissions, advocate reforms - Business Hallmark

Calls for the abolition of State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) were firmly rejected by stakeholders at the 13th National Delegates Conference of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON), held in Jos, Plateau State. Instead, delegates—comprising state governors, electoral officials, and representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)—advocated comprehensive reforms aimed […] …