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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has advised newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to ignore \u201cchildish\u201d politicians who criticize and demonize the electoral body after losing elections.<\/p>\n

Yakubu stated that some politicians who are losers blame INEC and attempt to deligitimise the electoral processes when they failed to win.<\/p>\n

The electoral boss made this known on Tuesday during a meeting with RECs at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI urge you not to engage in a puerile debate that adds no value to your work. At the same time, you must not be impervious to genuine criticisms.\u201d<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\u00a0\u201cConduct Fresh Elections For 27 Rivers Constituencies\u201d \u2013 PDP Tells INEC<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThese are the political parties, civil society organisations, the media, traditional institutions, religious bodies and the security agencies. You must always be very firm in ensuring fairness and transparency to all.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me make it clear to you from the outset that you must at all times be guided by the electoral legal framework, the code of conduct for RECs and your good conscience.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no learning curve for you. Consequently, there can be no excuses for failing to hit the ground running and for making a huge difference to the quality and transparency of elections,\u201d<\/p>\n

The newly deployed RECs are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abubakar Dambo Sarkin Pawa \u2013 Kebbi<\/p>\n

Abubakar Ma\u2019aji Ahmed \u2013 Borno<\/p>\n

Dr. Anugbum Onuoha \u2013 Edo<\/p>\n

Ehimeakhe Shaka Isah \u2013 Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Mal. Aminu Idris \u2013 Kaduna<\/p>\n

Mohammed Sadiq Abubakar \u2013 Kwara<\/p>\n

Mrs Oluwatoyin O. Babalola \u2013 Ondo<\/p>\n

Olubunmi O. Omoseyindemi \u2013 Ekiti<\/p>\n

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Shehu L. Wahab \u2013 Nasarawa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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