The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reiterated its call for the establishment of an Electoral Offences Tribunal, a move that represents a significant step toward reforming Nigeria’s electoral process.
The necessity of such a tribunal cannot be overstated, given the persistent challenges associated with prosecuting electoral offenders.
The slow pace of judicial proceedings, the overwhelming backlog of electoral cases, and the absence of a dedicated legal framework for electoral offences have all contributed to a culture of impunity.