Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, the principal authority responsible for overseeing fair and transparent elections in Kwara State, today announced a new policy affecting all political parties’ primary elections. Effective immediately, any political party that fails to involve KWSIEC in their primary election process will have their primary results invalidated.
This decision comes as part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the integrity and transparency of the electoral process. The involvement of the state Electoral Commission is crucial for maintaining public trust and upholding democratic principles.
Key Points of the New Policy shall be as stated below
Mandatory Involvement: All political parties must involve the KWSIEC in their primary elections. This includes notifying the body of the primary election dates, procedures, and any changes to the election process.
Supervision and Monitoring: The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission will supervise and monitor all primary elections to ensure they are conducted fairly and transparently. This includes the presence of official observers at voting sites and the implementation of standardized election procedures.
Compliance and Validation: Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the primary election results being deemed invalid. The State Electoral Body will not recognize or accept any primary results from parties that do not adhere to this policy.
Signed
Mallam Okanla Baba
Chairman, Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC)