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Utomi Calls For Review Of Electoral Reform And Constitutional Amendment

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The Convener of a Civil Society Organisation “Big Tent Shadow Cabinet” Professor Pat Utomi has called for electoral reform and constitutional amendments to address key issues of governance and common good in the country.

This is contained in a statement signed by the organisation’s director of media and communications, Charles Odibo, in Abuja.

The statement stresses the need to address nation’s governance failures and pursue reforms that serve the common good.

It states that constitutional amendments plays significant role by creating opportunity to address the country’s numerous challenges thereby strengthen its democracy.

“Constitutional amendments could help restructure the country, promote more regional autonomy and address sentiments of marginalisation, inequality and exclusion” Utomi notes.

According to the statement, the unresolved issue of local government autonomy which still hinders effective administration of that tier could be addressed through the amendments.

“The nation’s electoral law reforms matter now because it can significantly impact the country’s democratic growth, stability and integrity of elections such as addressing ambiguities and loopholes.

“Notably, the 2022 Electoral Act has ambiguities and loopholes that were exposed during 2023 general elections, such as uncertainty regarding the stage for comparing physical copies of results and electronically transmitted results” the Convener states.

“Reforming these laws can help prevent electoral disputes and ensure clarity in the electoral process. We are committed to promoting transparency, accountability and inclusivity in our electoral processes” he stresses.

The statement therefore, proposed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), be made autonomous.

“We advocate for INEC’s independence, ensuring its autonomy and impartiality in conducting elections.

“We support the adoption of electronic voting systems to enhance transparency, reduce electoral malpractices and increase efficiency.

“We recommend a continuous voter registration process, ensuring all eligible citizens can exercise their rights to vote,’’ he said.

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Utomi explained that expanding voter identification means could improve the electoral process, saying that this could include using driver’s licenses, international passports, national identity cards, or electronically downloadable voters’ cards.

It advocates for constitutional amendments that will favour state police, to enable states have more control on their security and law enforcement.

“We advocate for local government autonomy based on a constitutional amendment, not the ambiguous Supreme Court judgement that is being flouted by state governors.

“We propose constitutional amendments to ensure greater representation and inclusivity, including provisions for women, youth and persons with disabilities. We recommend reforms to the judiciary, including measures to enhance its independence, accountability and effectiveness.

“To give teeth to our recommendations, we commit to holding stakeholders’ engagement with various groups, including civil society organisations, traditional leaders and citizens, to build consensus.”

The statement adds that the group will conduct public education campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of electoral reforms and constitutional amendments.
 

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