The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday warned political parties to conduct transparent and democratic primaries ahead of the 2023 general elections, IgbereTV reports
In a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman of Information, and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, the commission charged all political parties participating in the elections to abide by the provisions of the Electoral act, stressing that failure to do that would result in the disqualification of candidates.
It also threatened to declare acrimonious primaries invalid.
INEC implored the parties to decently embrace the principles of internal democracy, relying on the fundamental provisions of constitutions, the Electoral Act and other regulations and guidelines
