Governors, Experts Back Stronger State Electoral Commissions, Reject Scrapping

Governors, Experts Back Stronger State Electoral Commissions, Reject Scrapping

The call for the reform and strengthening of Nigeria’s State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) took centre stage at the 13th National Delegates Conference of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON), held in Jos, Plateau State. The conference, hosted by the Plateau State government and held at Crispan Hotel, Jos brought together key stakeholders including governors, electoral experts, and academics who u…

Group Demands Full Autonomy for State Electoral Commissions, Decries Political Interference

By Tracy Moses The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has renewed its call for operational and financial independence from state governors, warning that credible elections at the third tier of government cannot be guaranteed without it. National Chairman of the forum, Jossy Chibunde Eze, made the appeal during the 13th National Delegates Conference of FOSIECON held in Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday, 21st May…