…National Electoral Commission (INEC) against allowing himself to be influenced by political interests in the state. He warned that any attempt to compromise the electoral process could have serious consequences, urging the electoral umpire to ensure a free, fair and credible election. "If the election is rigged, the IN…

…ignored," he lamented. "The constitution and enabling laws must favour Nigerians, not political interests." 'You cannot appoint referee' Dantalle also revived the long-running debate over INEC's independence. "The first thing we have always advocated is the removal of the power of the executive to appoint the chairman…