The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has commended the Prof. Joash Akin Amupitan-led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of a transparent, free, fair, and credible governorship election in Osun State last Saturday.
BON said the Osun State governorship election was the real litmus test for INEC, noting that “the outcome, if improved upon, could serve as a model for subsequent elections in the country.”
The organisation gave the electoral body this commendation in a statement, on Wednesday, signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose.
The statement partly said, “INEC deserves commendation for deploying all that was required to ensure the realisation of a free and fair election.”
BON also commended the security agencies for providing adequate security, “which helped to minimise tension and criminality during the election.”
The organisation, however, added that “it is imperative that INEC ensures the prosecution of all persons who perpetrated electoral crimes, to serve as a deterrent to others.”
BON further called on INEC and other relevant agencies to ensure strict enforcement of electoral laws and prosecution of all electoral offenders.
