The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, for what it called credible and successful conduct of the recently concluded Anambra State governorship election.
In a statement signed by its National President, Kabiru Yusuf, the Forum described the election as “a refreshing testament to Nigeria’s steady progress toward credible, transparent, and people-driven democracy.”
According to the AYCF, the Anambra poll was peaceful, well-coordinated, and marked by visible improvements in logistics, technological efficiency, and voter confidence under the new INEC leadership.
“The outcome of the Anambra Governorship Election is a strong signal that the era of voter apathy and widespread distrust in the electoral process is gradually fading away,” the Forum said. “Under the current INEC leadership, ably led by Chairman Dr. Amupitan, Nigerians can now begin to hope again that their votes will truly count.”
The group highlighted several innovations that contributed to the election’s success, including timely deployment of materials, the effective use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), and prompt electronic result transmission. These, it said, reflected a “clear break from the irregularities that had previously marred similar elections.”
AYCF urged the Commission to sustain the current momentum, stressing that the Anambra experience should serve as a model for future elections nationwide.
“What happened in Anambra should inspire confidence ahead of coming polls,” the group stated. “INEC must resist all forms of pressure that could derail the newfound credibility of the institution.”
The Forum also congratulated the people of Anambra State for their peaceful participation, describing them as “patriotic Nigerians who have rekindled national faith in democracy.”
Observers across the country have hailed the Anambra election as a milestone for Nigeria’s democratic progress, citing INEC’s improved logistics, transparency, and use of technology as key to the credibility of the exercise.
