by Azubuike Azikiwe

Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has implored on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to endeavour to remain unbiased and transparent during the forthcoming general elections.

Amaechi also warned that the problem of writing of election results should be stopped so as to allow Nigerians choose credible leaders in the forthcoming elections.

The governor made the call on Wednesday, March 4, during a visit of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Gesila Khan, to the Government House in Port Harcourt.

Amaechi said: “The history of Nigeria will not be complete without INEC. The history can be positive or negative, but it depends on whether officials of INEC like you (REC) are ready to write your name in gold in the book of history.”

“We don’t want rigging and writing of election results. A lot of politicians, I hear, are buying PVCs. That is why Nigerians are asking for change, because, Nigerians are looking up to INEC to ensure impartiality and transparent electoral process on March 28, 2015.”

“Remember, those who try to stop change are usually consumed by change itself. All what Nigerians are asking for is a transparent process, especially if the card readers you introduce will work without manipulation.

“It means you are beginning to transform the process for better in order to allow Nigerians to choose their leaders without rigging,” Amaechi added.