2015 Election Timetable Not To Favor Jonathan, Says INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described the statement credited to Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State who said the 2015 elections timetable was made in such a way to favor President Jonathan and the PDP as unfair and unfortunate.

The commission also described the statement credit to a former Minister of the FCT, Malam Nasir el-rufai who said ‘blood will flow’ if the 2015 elections were not free and fair as unfortunate.

INEC’s Director of Media Affairs, Mr. Nick Dazang gave the response.

He said “The 2015 timetable and schedule of activities recently released by the INEC is informed by the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).

“It is not intended to favour any candidate or political party. Remember that our mantra is to deliver elections that are free, fair and credible.

“And the commission’s members have sworn to an oath to be non-partisan and impartial.

“Governor Kwankwaso’s sentiments are therefore untrue, wrong and regrettable. They do not reflect or convey the true disposition of the commission. El-Rufai’s comment is unfortunate. INEC will continue to do its best to conduct better elections.”