The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Egbema Kingdom, Chief Promise Lawuru has faulted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend the delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, warning that any attempt to trash the delineation exercise against the court judgement could jeopardize the existing peace in Delta State.
INEC had announced the suspension through national newspapers, stating that all activities connected to the delineation of electoral wards in Warri had been halted.
Victoria Eta-Messi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, confirmed that the issue was under consideration by the National Security Adviser’s office, while emphasizing that the ongoing voter registration process would continue as planned based on existing polling units and registration areas.
However, reacting to the development at a press conference held in Warri, the APC National Leader of Egbema Kingdom, Chief Promise Lawuru faulted INEC’s actions, asserting that it was the commission’s responsibility to respond to the Supreme Court’s judgment without external interference.
He stated: “We advise politicians against interference with court proceedings and judgement. Any attempt to trash the delineation exercise in line with the court judgement may temper the existing peace we are enjoying in Delta State.”
He said: “It is the sole responsibility of INEC to react in the supreme court judgement and not otherwise; and no party outside has the right to make an input.
“We advise politicians against interference with court proceedings and judgement. Any Attempt to trash the delineation exercise in line with the court judgement may temper with existing peace we are enjoying in delta state”
Lawuru further accused INEC of compromising their position by involving the National Security Adviser, suggesting that such actions undermined the integrity of the electoral process.
“For INEC to come out and say the matter has been transferred to the office of the National Security Adviser clearly shows that INEC has compromised,” he stated.
Lawuru statement highlights the tension surrounding electoral politics in the region and the potential consequences of disregarding judicial decisions.
