Electoral reform and the Federal Executive Council By Reuben Abati THE decision of the Federal Executive Council on the recommendations of the Justice Uwais-led Electoral Reform Committee (ERC) is important more for what is rejected, rather than what is accepted and in the forefront, is the sincerity or otherwise of President Yar'Adua about electoral reform. The question indeed should be posed: how truly sincere is the President on the question of electoral reform? The Federal Executive Council must not be under any illusion that its resolutions are in any way final. Although there are to be referred to the Council of State for advice, and the National Assembly for aspects that require Constitutional Amendment, the key issues have been presented as if these were the final words on the matter. Certainly not. The least that President Umaru Yar'Adua can do is to pay careful attention to public opinion. Reforming the electoral fra...
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