INEC to prosecute 200 electoral crime suspects

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Abuja, April 15, 2023 -The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lined up 200 electoral crime suspects in the 2023 general elections for prosecution.

Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, disclosed this at the weekend.

He said the commission had already received over 50 case files from the police authorities.

“There are over 200 accused persons set for prosecution.

“The commission has directed its Litigation and Prosecution Department to study the files and advise it on the prosecution.

“The department has since commenced action and as soon as it finishes, it will revert to the commission accordingly,” Oyekanmi said. (GBN)

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