In functional democracies, the electoral process culminates in the election of men and women who occupy public office to make decisions on behalf of fellow citizens. For most countries, the electoral process and elections provide a sneak peek into how democracy is practised. Over the years, Nigerians have suffered the misfortune of putting up with a flawed electoral process which sadly appears to enjoy legal backing. He said, “Since the military criminally annulled the June 12, 1993 elections, Nigerians have had difficulty in believing in the system. He promised reforms and matched his words with action by empanelling the Justice Mohammed Uwais Committee on Electoral Reforms.

Source: Punch July 10, 2021 23:48 UTC