Nigeria: 'We Need Specialised Police Force to Prosecute Election Offenders'

11 September 2012
interview

Professor Lai Olurode is in charge of research and training at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In this chat with Ruth Yamta, he explains the rationale behind his office and how the commission intends to secure the 2015 general elections.

What are the major security challenges of election management in Nigeria?

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