The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the decision of Nigerians would determine who emerges as the country’s leader in the 2023 elections.
The Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu stated this while addressing Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) for the 2023 general election in Abuja.
Yakubu, who urged the SOPs to abide by the strict mandate of the commission to remain non-partisan in the discharge of their duties said that they (SPOs) were an important structure in the electoral process.
He stressed that the INEC has no preferred candidate, and this must reflect in the actions of its personnel during the election.
“The commission is determined that the 2023 general election will be a best ever and you are the people that will help the commission to make it happen and help to ensure that Nigeria has a pleasant experience on election day.
“INEC is not a political party. INEC has no candidate in the election. Our only interest is in the processes. The choice of who becomes what in Nigeria is left to the Nigerian people to decide.
“Our responsibility is simply to collate. So you are playing very critical role. What will help you help the commission, help Nigerians and the electoral process is your Integrity as individuals,” he added.
The training for SPOs which started on Saturday is scheduled to end to say after which other classes of personnel will commence training.