Civil Society Group Urges Measures For Voter Confidence In FCT Poll

As voters in the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) head to the polls today, the Grassroots Center for Rights & Civic Orientation (GRACO) has called for adequate measures to boost voter confidence and massive turnout.

It said given the quantum of public resources expended to organise the election, robust turnout of voters should be one of the key indicators to measure credibility and participation.

The group in a statement by its executive director, Armsfree Ajanaku, called for impeccable election logistics and strategic security deployment to ensure seamless experience for voters.

It said management of the entire electoral process should address historic factors that undermined participation in past elections.

“Drawing from GRACO’s recent research findings, we emphasise the urgent need to address systemic anomalies that deter citizens from exercising their fundamental right to vote.

“GRACO therefore calls for an inclusive electoral environment where every eligible voter can participate without fear or hindrance, ensuring that the voices of all eligible FCT voters shape the democratic process and the future of their communities,” he said.