Press Statement : Igala Youth Leaders Assembly (IYLA); October 20, 2024 The Igala Youth Leaders Assembly (IYLA) strongly condemns the shocking electoral malpractices that compromised the legitimacy of Kogi state's local council election. We are outraged by the blatant manipulation of election materials, rigged to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC). Our Unwavering Demands 1. Immediate Cancellation and Investigation : A thorough probe into this electoral travesty, followed by swift prosecution and punishment of those culpable. 2. Electoral Reforms : The National Assembly must expedite radical reforms, safeguarding democracy and preventing future malfeasance. 3. INEC Independence : INEC's unconditional autonomy in conducting local council elections, free from state interference. Non-Negotiable Reforms 1. Independent Election Management: INEC must conduct elections without undue influence or coercion. 2. Impartial Swearing-in Process: The chief magistrate, not the governor...
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