2023 Elections: CSOs to Organize National Prayers in Honour of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu

2023 Elections: CSOs to Organize National Prayers in Honour of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu 

Civil Society Organisations under aegis of Coalition for Great Nigeria (CGN)said arrangements have been concluded to organize  National Prayers  in honour of the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) , Professor Mahmood Yakubu. 

According to the group , it will be unfair not to acknowledge the record of performance of the INEC during the 2023 general elections. 

The group,which come out strongly against some persons, who claimed they want to organize prayers to Curse the INEC Chairman for allegedly selling the 2023 election to the highest bidder, President of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said the  prayers would be conducted across 6 geo-political zones . 

The group in a statement signed by the Chairman, Dr. Umar Shehu said the idea of laying a curse on the INEC boss,Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is nothing, but a sponsored and deliberate attempt to ridicule the election umpire for no just reason . 

"We did a review of the whole process of the 2023 general elections and discovered that they were relatively better then previous elections conducted in the country, thus our decision to pray for more improvement ahead of the 2027 general elections." It Stated . 

It however,urged Nigerians to shun the detractors parading themselves as prayer warriors in the face of  an improved performance electoral process under the able and exemplary leadership of  Prof. Yakubu.

The statement further reads: Instead  of gathering together to lay curse on Professor Yakub , we expect constructive criticism that could help to identify gray areas that require adjustments.We are appealing to Nigerians to look beyond 2023 elections and jettison of idea of retrogressive growth and development .

"In fact, we have concluded arrangements to organize a National Prayer of Gratitude and Appreciation for INEC  Chairman Professor Mahmood."

" We considered it Apt to pass a vote of confidence on the INEC boss, because he his achievements recorded  during the 2023 polls".

While praising  him for conducting the most peaceful election in Nigeria, especially on the account of rancour free process and people not killed during the elections with considerations that opposition parties won some critical states, it said there is a need to consolidate on the gains rather pains . 

"For us as members of Civil Society Organisations, it will amount to mere distractions and attention seeking for anyone  to consider laying a curse on INEC boss . What we expect is a kudos  for the painstaking efforts in the conduct of 2023 elections across the country with remarkable achievements."

Meanwhile the group said, " It is totally unfortunate and unfounded for those characters "Prayer warriors "to accuse INEC of selling elections to the highest bidder .It is a total falsehood and Should be disregarded."