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Election Violence: SERAP sues INEC over failure to probe governors, deputies
SERAP is seeking “an order of mandamus compelling INEC to promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate reports of electoral violence..."
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SERAP is seeking “an order of mandamus compelling INEC to promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate reports of electoral violence..."
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The IGP said such case files should be forwarded to INEC for the prosecution of the suspects.
"The electoral offences commission should cooperate closely with security agencies to prosecute persons committing such offences."
The groups, affiliated to the two U.S. major parties, express concern over vote buying in Nigeria
“Politicians are fond of fighting to win and saying ‘let us go to court."
The police indicate they may arrest anyone for "loitering or walking about in a polling unit"