CSOs Threaten Visa Restrictions Against Errant Politicians in Edo Election
By Perpetua Onuegbu
ABUJA, AUGUST 2024 - The Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA), a coalition of civil society organizations, has vowed to push for visa restrictions against politicians who compromise the integrity of the September 21 Edo governorship election.
Dr. Gabriel Nwambu, Director-General of CCLCA, made this declaration at a news conference in Abuja, emphasizing the need for impartiality and neutrality from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Nwambu warned that the coalition would reach out to foreign embassies, including those of the US, EU, and Canada, to impose visa restrictions on erring politicians, electoral offenders, and their families globally.
He stressed the importance of fairness, transparency, and security in the electoral process, calling on law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of all participants without fear or favor.
Nwambu also urged observers and voters to resist any attempts to compromise the election's integrity and called on the judiciary to remain independent and vigilant in its delivery of justice.
Additionally, he appealed to network providers to ensure uninterrupted service during the election and refrain from sabotaging the BVAS and transmission of election results.
Mr. Bafunsho Tunde, CEO of Organisation of Justice for Equity Sustenance, encouraged registered voters to collect their voter cards and turn out en masse to vote, as INEC and security agencies have assured a peaceful exercise.
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