The 2012 general elections are likely to be deferred
because the Electoral Commission is behind schedule in its prerations, the Sunday Chronicle reports.
The commission itself admitted in a meeting with
Members of Parliament last week that 40% of the country was yet to be brought
to a level of preparedness for the polls, prompting criticisms from MPs and
calls for the sacking of Electoral Commissioner Andrew Trawen.
Minister for State assisting the Prime Minister,
Waka Goiye, last Friday presented a report highlighting the problems with the
common roll update, and the failure by the commission to try and introduce
innovative technology to overcome problems associated with the common roll and
voting.
In the report, Trawen expressed confidence that they
should be able to carry out the elections successfully despite lack of
preparedness.
But Trawen came under a barrage of criticism for
this.
Led by deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Forests and Climate Change, Belden Namah, both sides of the house criticised the
commission for its failure to prepare the national well in advance for this
important once-in-give years democratic exercise.
Leaders have no lawful power and authority to wind the clock back. Election dates have been set and will be held on time.
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