Perturbed by the wave of protests trailing the inconclusive governorship election in Anambra State, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, yesterday, begged Nigerians not to evaluate his integrity till after the 2015 general elections.
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Jega who made the call during an interaction he had with the Civil Society Election Situation Room and Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, PLAC, in Abuja, insisted that the tainted November 16 gubernatorial poll in Anambra should not be a parameter to judge his determination to conduct free, fair and credible election in 2015.
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Admitting that there were significant lapses and betrayal of trust by some unscrupulous INEC officials during the poll, Jega said the commission had intensified its effort towards ensuring that corrupt elements within its fold were weeded out before the next general election.
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The INEC boss urged members of the public to come forward with evidence against any staff of the commission who was involved in electoral malpractice during Anambra election.
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He said: "We had expected Anambra election to be the best but unfortunately it was not. We did our best, however, from all indications, our best doesn't seem good enough. This is why we have gone back and asked ourselves, how can we continue to do our best so as to meet public expectation?
Jega is very right for saying this.
Nigerians are very quick to judge people.