The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its exemplary conduct in the recent delineation of wards and polling units within the Warri Federal Constituency, covering Warri South, Warri West, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas in Delta State. Describing the delineation exercise as “a milestone in Nigeria’s democratic evolution,” HURIWA hailed INEC’s strict adherence to the rule of law and constitutionalism, especially in implementing the Supreme Court judgment delivered on December 2, 2022. The judgment had mandated a fresh and credible delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency to reflect the true demographic realities and political representation of the area.
In a statement by the National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA noted that the electoral commission’s courage, transparency, and strategic engagement with stakeholders during the delineation process signal a refreshing departure from the culture of impunity and political manipulation that had historically characterized Nigeria’s electoral framework. “The Independent National Electoral Commission has not only complied with the letter and spirit of the Supreme Court ruling but has demonstrated genuine fidelity to democratic values by ensuring that this delineation process was inclusive, transparent, and reflective of the diversity in Warri Federal Constituency,” the group stated. HURIWA particular.
