The head of Nigeria's NHRC says letting electoral offenders go unpunished threatens free and fair elections. Premium Times reports that the official warned the crimes will continue while offenders face no consequences.
The head of Nigeria's NHRC has warned that failing to prosecute electoral offenders threatens free and fair elections, Premium Times reported.
According to the outlet, the NHRC head said electoral offences will remain a problem in Nigeria. The official said this will continue as long as people can commit these crimes without consequences.
The Premium Times report available to Dondoo does not name the official. It also gives no details on the occasion of the remarks, specific cases or figures.
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