A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, has denied saying that the 2023 general elections were compromised.
Some online news platforms had reported that the former INEC boss made the statement during a two-day retreat organised by the Senate in Ikot Ipene, Akwa Ibom State last week.
But in a statement issued by his Senior Research Assistant, Princess Hamman-Obels, Mr Jega said the report is incorrect and not an accurate reflection of his position.
“The attention of Prof. Attahiru Jega has been drawn to a misleading report published in a number of online newspapers quoting him to have commented that the 2023 elections were compromised.
“The report making the rounds is incorrect and not an accurate reflection of the presenter’s position. Professor Jega categorically denies making this particular comment about the 2023 polls,” the statement noted.
