Prioritise Prosecution of Electoral Offences
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, nominee for chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to prioritise prosecution of electoral offences if confirmed.
Prioritise and ensure the effective prosecution of politicians and their sponsors who are suspected to be responsible for electoral offences.
This call was made in a letter dated 11 October 2025, signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, emphasizing the need to address electoral offences such as violence, bribery, vote-buying, conspiracy, and undue influence during elections since 2015.
Author's summary: SERAP urges INEC chair nominee to prioritise electoral offence prosecution.