The Independent National Electoral
Commission on Monday said it had been receiving positive signals from
the Federal Government on the disbursement of N75bn budget for the 2015
general elections.
The commission also said it was the duty
of relevant security agencies to enforce laws whenever political
parties breached their code of conduct.
Mr. Kayode Idowu, chief press secretary to INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, said this while reacting to enquiries by The PUNCH on
efforts being made to get the money few weeks to the 2015 elections and
sanctions for violation of code of conduct by parties.
“I don’t know where the indicated figure
(N75bn) will be sourced. INEC is in talks with relevant authorities on
disbursement of outstanding and is receiving favourable consideration,”
he stated.
The Political Parties’ Code of Conduct
2013 reflects the determination of parties and INEC as major
stakeholders in the Nigeria democratic project to establish an enduring
platform for sustained and constructive political engagement, within and
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