Nigeria at 65: Anambra election must be fair, credible – IPAC charges INEC, politicians
 The Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has called for a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State slated for 8th November, 2025.
The Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has called for a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State slated for 8th November, 2025.
IPAC also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to provide a level playing field for all the political parties and the candidates participating in the election.
It made the call in a congratulatory message to Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The body of political parties hailed Nigerians for a milestone in the nation’s democratic governance and saluted the courage and patriotism of the founding fathers and compatriots who fought for the independence from the British colonial masters.
“We call for a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State slated for 8th November 2025. We urge INEC to provide a level playing field for all the political parties and their candidates participating in the election,” the statement signed by Dr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the National Chairman of IPAC said.
“Politicians should also imbibe issue-based campaigns and eschew politics of bitterness that impedes the nation’s electoral process.
“We should respect the sanctity of the ballot box and ensure that every vote is counted and counts in the overall result. Election is the beauty of democracy, let us rebuild trust in the democratic system ahead of the 2027 general election.”
It added, “Nigerians are a resourceful and resilient people determined to build a better nation in spite of our political, socio-economic and security challenges.”
It urged citizens to use the 65th Independence anniversary as an opportunity for sober reflection and rededicate themselves to the service of the nation bearing in mind that this is the only country they have.
“It is time for action. It is time for patriotism. It is time to deepen the nation’s democracy and look forward to the future with renewed confidence and faith.
“This is our chance to steer the ship of the nation to the path of rectitude, progress, development and advancement, and bequeath to our children, indeed, future generations a peaceful, stable, just and prosperous society.
“Politicians should also imbibe issue-based campaigns and eschew politics of bitterness that impedes the nation’s electoral process.
“We should respect the sanctity of the ballot box and ensure that every vote is counted and counts in the overall result.
“Election is the beauty of democracy, let us rebuild trust in the democratic system ahead of the 2027 general election,” it said.
As the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Nigeria, IPAC said it is unwavering in its commitment to sustainable democracy and development in the country.
“Together, we will build an enduring democracy. We are all in it together.,” the statement added.
 
 
					
							 
					
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