By Wandoo Sombo
Law Corridor, a regulation agency, on Thursday in Abuja urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make sure credible elections in 2027, emphasising that electoral credibility begins earlier than polling day and requires sustained institutional dedication.
The agency stated correct information, lawful procedures and significant public scrutiny had been important for the fee to earn public confidence and display transparency all through the electoral course of nationwide.
The agency’s Managing Partner, Mr Henry Eni-Otu, made the remarks at a information convention organised throughout Founders’ Week, which featured discussions on electoral accountability, institutional tasks and broader authorized reforms.
Eni-Otu urged INEC to speak relevant timelines clearly, create accessible alternatives for voters to examine their information, and set up efficient procedures for submitting claims, objections and corrections earlier than elections nationwide.
He stated the fee must also clarify how compliance with political get together membership register necessities could be verified and enforced, whereas observing lawful safeguards defending people’ private data and privateness.
Speaking on the agency’s considerations, Eni-Otu stated Section 19 of the Electoral Act 2026 addressed the show or publication of the voters’ register, whereas Section 77 coated political get together membership registers and their submission to INEC earlier than primaries, congresses and conventions.
He reiterated attorneys’ accountability to defend the rule of regulation, advocate needed reforms and strengthen establishments answerable for defending human rights, dignity and democratic values inside Nigerian society.
Eni-Otu additionally highlighted the necessity for psychological well being reforms, explaining that the problem required efficient healthcare supply, applicable authorized safety and sustained public funding to enhance entry nationwide.
He stated the National Mental Health Act should obtain sufficient implementation assist via accessible companies, skilled personnel and enough funding to make sure significant enhancements in psychological healthcare supply.
The agency significantly advocated the decriminalisation of tried suicide underneath Section 327 of the Criminal Code and Section 231 of the Penal Code, wherever these provisions remained relevant underneath current regulation.
“A person who survives a suicide attempt needs immediate protection, medical assessment, treatment, and continuing support.
“The threat of prosecution can discourage timely intervention,” he stated.
The spotlight of the occasion was the introduction of Prof. Olanrewaju Aladeitan as a associate on the agency, marking one other milestone in its skilled improvement and institutional progress.
The agency stated Aladeitan’s appointment, as a professor of Public and International Law, offered a chance to replicate on its journey, recognise contributors to its progress and renew its dedication to diligence, skilled excellence, integrity and repair.
The agency stated Aladeitan introduced greater than 20 years of expertise in authorized apply, scholarship, coverage advisory and institutional management, including appreciable experience to its skilled capability.
“His guidance, expertise, and commitment have been an important part of our development, we are therefore delighted to welcome him on board as a partner and look forward to his continued contribution to the firm’s growth,” Eni-Otu stated.
The agency pledged to proceed contributing via authorized evaluation, public-interest advocacy and constructive engagement with establishments answerable for reforms and significant service to society, whereas selling accountability and institutional improvement.(NAN)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru
