Iraq focuses on voter security ahead of elections
The Iraqi government has already thwarted attempts at fraud and election rigging ahead of Oct. 10.
As Iraqis head to vote on Oct. 10, the government has taken a series of actions to limit election fraud, increase voter security during the elections and implement tactics to push for higher voter turnout.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi held a cabinet meeting on Sep. 11, to discuss the procedures and preparations required to secure fair elections.
“We have provided all the needs of the Electoral Commission at the highest levels of financing, insurance and support, to ensure that the polls are conducted in a manner that achieves the aspirations of the people,” Kadhimi said.
He stressed that all officials — including ministers, governors and others — “should completely prevent the use of state resources, and the Electoral Commission is required to inform us of any exploitation of these resources,” adding, “I call on all candidates and political parties to fully commit to healthy competition."
