The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the Labour Party has no ground to call for the sack of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over the outcome of the 2023 general election.
The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi stated this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja.
“The reasons adduced by the LP in making the latest and familiar demand are not only illogical but also ridiculous,” he said.
He said that election observers, both local and international, were accredited by INEC to observe elections under specific rules and regulations.
“Under these rules, they were required to submit their respective reports to the commission. Such reports may or may not include their recommendations.
“Therefore, it is not within the remit of any election observer whatsoever to indict INEC. They are to observe and make recommendations if they have any, but never to indict.
“In the same manner, it is also not within the LP’s jurisdiction to demand the dismissal and prosecution of the INEC Chairman over the outcome of an election in which the party fielded candidates.
