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Electoral reforms: Forum seeks financial autonomy for SIECs

Electoral reforms: Forum seeks financial autonomy for SIECs

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Williams Anuku
Published on 2025-05-26 18:00:09

The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has proposed full financial autonomy of State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECs) to enable the delivery of credible elections.

To address growing concerns about negative public perception and misinformation, the Forum urged SIECs to “embark on regular public engagements with election stakeholders across the 768 local government areas”.

These recommendations were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of FOSIECON’s 13th National Delegates’ Conference (NDC), held in Jos, Plateau State from May 20-25, 2025.

In the communiqué jointly signed by Barr. Jossy Eze, National Chairman, and Associate Professor Joseph Aremo, National…

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