By Our Correspondent
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was Thursday asked to ensure a level-playing field for all political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) chairman, Dr. Yusuf Dantalle, made the call while congratulating Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Day in Abuja.
He also called for patriotism, unity, tolerance and good governance.Dantalle urged Nigerians to participate actively in the 2027 general elections and vote for their preferred candidates.
Said he: “INEC should ensure a level-playing field for all the political parties and their candidates, and ensure the elections are free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive.
“After 66 years of independence and 27 years of unbroken democracy in Nigeria, we should get it right. 66 years of independence is a milestone in the nation’s democratic journey.
“We have navigated political upheavals, military interventions, civil war, economic recessions and socio-religious storms, and remain resolute in building a strong, united, stable, equitable and just democratic society.
“The Nigerian spirit is unbroken, brilliant, resilient and boundless. Let us move forward with faith in ourselves and faith in our country”.
Dantalle commended the vision and sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers who gallantly fought for the nation’s independence from the British colonial masters.
He urged governments at all levels to prioritise the security and welfare of the people, in tandem with the provisions of Section 14(2)b of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
The IPAC chairman said true independence today was not just about casting off the chains of the past, but about breaking free from poverty and insecurity that impede the nation’s democratic governance.
Stated he: “As the umbrella body of all registered political parties, IPAC is committed to sustainable democracy and development in Nigeria”.
