Oladele Gboyega, Federal Commissioner (Osun State), Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve its cyber security ahead of the 2023 General Elections.

In an interview on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Gboyega also emphasised the need for the commission to redouble efforts toward improving electoral integrity in the country.

“I find it necessary and timely to call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to redouble efforts toward improving its cyber security ahead of the conduct of the 2023 general elections to guard against possible manipulation by desperate politicians,” he said.

According to him, this would also protect the sanctity of the people’s choice during the elections.

The commissioner described the Bimodal Voter Registration System (BVAS) deployment in the recent elections as a good step in the right direction.

He urged the commission to work assiduously towards protecting the device against possible manipulation or hacking by desperate politicians.

He also stressed the need for the electoral umpire to ensure the deployment of appropriate technology to protect the sanctity of the choice and vote of Nigerians in the 2023 general election.

Similarly, Mr Gboyega advised INEC to organise a roundtable with political parties, cyber experts and other key political stakeholders on how best to ensure that the forthcoming 2023 general elections satisfy the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians.

The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and preparations put in place by INEC for the conduct of the 2023 elections.

He challenged the commission to ensure the attainment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s desire to leave a legacy of free, fair, credible and transparent elections in the country.

(NAN)