2023 polls: Jega clears air on saying election was compromised

<p>A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has reacted to reports of him saying the 2023 elections were compromised.</p>, <p>Reports had it that Jega made the remark at a two-day retreat organised by the Senate in Ikot Ipene, Akwa Ibom State.</p>, <p>Jega was quoted as saying: “We have seen, in 2023 elections, the damaging effect of how people in the corridors of power get their client/partisan nominees appointed, without being thoroughly screened, and then they are influenced to compromise the integrity of elections.”</p>, <p>Reacting, Jega said the report was not a true reflection of his position.</p>, <p>A terse statement by his Senior Research Assistant, Princess Hamman-Obels, reads partly: “The attention of Prof. Attahiru Jega has been drawn to a misleading report published in a number of online newspapers quoting him to have commented that the 2023 elections were compromised.</p>, <p>“The report making the rounds is incorrect and not an accurate reflection of the presenter’s position.</p>, <p>“Professor Jega categorically denies making this particular comment about the 2023 polls.”</p>