U.S Lobbying Firm Accuses INEC Of Weakness, Sets To Brief Congress

A lobbying firm in the United States, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has stated that it will brief congressional leadership and senior members of the U.S. National Security Council on the alleged weaknesses displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in safeguarding free, fair, and credible elections.

The firm acknowledged INEC’s capacity to manage federal elections but expressed doubt that such will be utilised when confronted with deliberate efforts by political actors to manipulate and undermine the voting process.

“This was evident during the 2023 Nigerian elections, and current developments suggest the same pattern may be emerging again,” the firm said.

It said that despite the U.S. House and Senate being in Easter recess, it is actively echoing the State Department’s assessment to key members of Congress and intends to brief congressional leadership and senior members of the U.S. National Security Council early next week. View more, details. .