His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Dr Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission to replicate its feats in Kogi, Adamawa and Bayelsa states by ensuring that the peoples’ vote count in the upcoming Sokoto Governorship Election.

He gave the charge in his palace on Wednesday when the Honourable Chairman of INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega paid him a courtesy visit.

The Sultan who commended INEC for improving on the elections conducted after the April 2011 General Elections, called on political parties to cooperate with the Commission to conduct free, fair and peaceful Governorship Election in the state.
Dr Sa’ad Abubakar assured the INEC Chairman of his continuous support and urged him not to be distracted by negative criticisms from those who do not wish the Commission well.

Earlier, the Chairman, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, had expressed appreciation to the Sultan for his support, encouragement and prayers which he said have enabled him to successfully discharge his duties since his appointment as Chairman of the Commission.
He informed the Sultan that he was in the state to assess the level of preparedness of INEC as regards the forthcoming Governorship election and also to interact with stakeholders to ensure peaceful conduct of the election. He said he was satisfied with the Commission’s level of preparedness and pledged its commitment to free, fair and credible Governorship Election in Sokoto state.

Prof. Jega solicited the usual cooperation of the emirate council, especially in the maintenance of peace and order during the election process.