Anastasia Okechukwu Reporting
The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has asked the Federal Government to arrest and probe those who perpetuated various acts of electoral violence during the polls.
The executive director, Ibrahim Zikirullahi stated this in Abuja On Wednesday, during the launch of the e-rights project by the Advocates Sans Frontières France, popularly known as Lawyers Without Borders.
According to Zikirullahi, the group believes that it is not too late to investigate and Arrest those who are involve in the act of electoral violence during the 2023 elections.
The statement reads: “Given the climate of fear, anxiety and uncertainty, which now pervades our country, there can be no mistaken the fact that all is not well. From the discontent in the polity, to the worries posed by an economy in tatters, Nigerians are having it rough in the hands of the current ruling elite.
“CHRICED believes strongly that it is not yet too late to investigate, apprehend and prosecute the brigands and their backers for the crime of violently subverting the vote of the Nigerian people.
“Sadly, as we speak, the gang of criminals and thugs who assaulted and threatened electors on Election Day are still walking scot-free,” he said.