There is no doubt, that the advice given by the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, that all the 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners in the country, should remain focused as the 2015 election draws closer remains a good step in the right direction.
It shows that the commission is doing all possible within its powers to ensure that the election is not marred in any way.
Specifically, Jega today argued that it was unfortunate that Nigerian politicians were dragging the commission into their campaigns.
While asking the RECs to remain impartial in their duties, the INEC Chairman stated that, "We have to have this meeting because it is important as we approach (2015) elections and put heads together and review where we are, so that we can take stock as we prepare adequately for the very daunting and challenging task ahead.
"This meeting is very crucial as we prepare for the conduct of the 2015 general elections. As we approach the elections, obviously all sort of things are happening; politicians are very busy with their campaigns and quite often, the commission gets dragged into the politicisation of the campaigns.
"I have said consistently, what we need to do is to remain focused and to busy ourselves in terms of ensuring that (2015) general elections are remarkably much better than the 2011 general elections.
"We have to continue to ensure that whatever we do, we remain impartial and non-partisan and that we create level plain field for all political parties, candidates and contestants."
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