Kogiflame
POLITICAL parties in Kogi state and their candidates have been urged to include anti-corruption transparency and accountability in their campaign activities and manifestos.
This was contained in a communique issued at the 1-Day Post 2023 elections review meeting with political parties on anti-corruption and accountability in elections at state level in Kogi State held in Lokoja.
The One Day Post 2023 elections review meeting was organized by The Conscience for Human RIGHTS and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) in partnership with Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC).
The communique which was signed by the Executive Director of CHRCR,
Comrade Idris Miliki Abdul equally urged Political parties and their Candidates should ensure that they use their campaign activities to promote their manifestos to their members and the general public.
“Hate speech, inflammatory utterances and unguided statements by political party members, candidates and their supporters should be checked by Security Agencies and INEC and those found wanting should be prosecuted
“Security Agencies must be proactive in addressing perceived and real insecurity issues in Kogi State to ensure a free, fair and credible elections and encourage citizens participation and confidence.
The meeting also made observations on issues concerning Anti-Corruption and Accountability in Nigeria in general and at state level in Kogi State towards the November 11th 2023 elections.
They also observed lack of commitment by Political parties and their Candidates during the last 2023 general elections to Anti-Corruption and Accountability issues
“Despite the numerous engagements by Civil Society Organizations with political parties towards the 2023 general election, there no enough documentary evidence from political parties and their candidates to show commitment to the Anti-Corruption and Accountability fight
“Poor inclusivity of women in the last 2023 general election as candidates therefore marginalizing women in leadership positions at both party and elective position levels.
“Poor Voters Education in the last general election by both INEC and political parties thus leading to large voter apathy and low confidence levels on the process,” the communique stated.
