Reevaluating the electoral process is necessary

Lawyer Charles Chukwuedo, who practices in the United Kingdom, has advocated for a comprehensive examination of the electoral process in addition to a reassessment of the nation's political orientation.

Chukwuedo stated that the system will remain vulnerable till this is resolved.

He pointed out that genuine electoral reform necessitates a dedication to accountability and transparency as well as a change in the way Nigerians view politics.

The attorney made the following remarks in an Abuja statement: "Nigeria's Electioneering Dilemma: Addressing Systemic Flaws Beyond INEC."

He claimed that the Edo State gubernatorial election exposed flaws and inconsistencies in our system of electoral politics once more.
According to Chukwuedo, the flaws in our voting system are ingrained in our political ethos and orientation as a society rather than being procedurally related.

He pointed out that the structural and attitude flaws in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will not go away, regardless of the reforms implemented or the personnel changes made.

According to the attorney, INEC has always been unfairly investigated and held accountable for any irregularities in elections.

Nonetheless, blaming INEC alone for the system's flaws is intellectually dishonest. The underlying cause of Nigeria's election dysfunction is a deeply ingrained political culture that values manipulation, opportunism, and contempt for democratic ideals.

"It is unrealistic to expect INEC to deliver flawless elections on its own in such a volatile and morally compromised political landscape, as it ignores the system's broader malaise," the official stated.

"A seriously defective political culture and mindset that threatens the democratic process is the root of the issue. He stated that although INEC has a portion of the blame, it is by no means the only entity to blame for the breakdown of elections.