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NewsCSOs kicks against calls for resignation of Chairperson KADSIECOM

CSOs kicks against calls for resignation of Chairperson KADSIECOM

CSOs kicks against calls for resignation of Chairperson KADSIECOM

By: Edirin Robinson

The Concerned Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have rejected the call by a grieving aspirant for the resignation of the Chairperson of the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM), Hajiya Hajara Muhammad.

Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Wednesday, the Spokesperson and Citizen Co-Chair, of Open Government Partnership OGP Kaduna, Mubarak Abdulganiyi said the group is compelled to respond to the aspirant who alleged disenfranchisement by KADSIECOM, calling it unwarranted and detrimental to the ongoing efforts to maintain transparency, integrity, and stability in the electoral processes of Kaduna State.

Mubarak stated that the call fails to take into consideration, the clear constitutional mandates governing the role of the KADSIECOM Chairperson.

“KADSIECOM was established as an independent body to oversee and manage Electoral processes in Kaduna State.

“It is not only a constitutional body but one designed to operate without undue influence or coercion from any political actor or group.

“A sudden demand for the resignation of the KADSIECOM Chairperson, especially without any credible proof of misconduct or failure in her duties, would set a dangerous precedent.

“The Electoral Commission operates within a framework defined by law and constitutional norms that guarantee its Independence and safeguard it from arbitrary actions.

Mubarak added that the primary grievance of the Aspirant appears to center around alleged disenfranchisement and lacks substantial evidence to support the allegation.

“As of now, there has been no concrete or verifiable evidence provided by the Aspirant to support claims of disenfranchisement.

“This can potentially undermine the faith of the public in a system that is designed to protect and enhance democracy.

He opined that, demands for the resignation of public officials, especially those in independent institutions, should be based on verifiable evidence of wrongdoing and not based on dissatisfaction with Electoral outcomes.

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