Kogi State stakeholders have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consistently enhance the electoral management procedure in order to further increase the electoral process' legitimacy.
This was included in the Communiqué that was published during a one-day multi-stakeholder dialogue workshop for the Kogi West Senatorial district on the importance of putting accountability and anti-corruption problems first in preparation for the state elections in 2023.
The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution arranged the conference that took place in the Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu local government area (CHRCR).
The communique which was signed by Idris Miliki Abdul, Executive Director of CHRCR, urged political parties, their candidates and supporters to play by the rules and guidelines during the campaigns towards the elections to ensure a safe and credible outcome for the 2023 General elections.
“There is need for Political Parties to put in place deliberate strategies for the inclusion of women in key Elective and appointive positions in the Party activities and programmes.
“There is need for increased levels of awareness creation for women and other stakeholders on inclusive political party participation.”
The meeting also emphasized the need for Political parties to incorporate Anti-Corruption and Accountability in their manifesto, to serve as guide to prospective candidates that will win elections on their behalf, which will in-turned lead to good governance.
They also called on Political parties to make publicly available their party manifestos and constitution to enable the electorates to make informed choices during elections
“Political Parties need to continuously build the capacity and monitor the activities and performances of the candidates and elected representatives”.