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By Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the primaries conducted by various political parties ahead of the 2019 general elections, were the most rancorous in the history of Nigeria.
The electoral body lamented that internal party democracy is still a source of concern in the country’s electoral progress.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this Friday in Abuja at a-two day capacity building workshop for journalists covering the commission’s activities.
He noted that across the world, the media is a powerful tool for protecting the right of citizens to information, giving voice to the people, providing platforms for diverse opinions and creating conditions for tolerance and understanding.
However, in strict compliance with the electoral timetable,…
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