Synopsis of Findings from Focus Group Discussion by Stakeholders 6.2 Older Members of NURTW Participants agreed that as a union, they do not belong to any of the registered political parties even though they often cultivate their friendship. Members are free as individuals to belong to political parties of their choices. Older members are bothered about the public image of the union and as such, they have been mentoring the young ones and new recruits on the desirability of good conduct and of working for positive perception by the public. Though they admitted that democracy is good they pointed out that most politicians are self-serving and greedy for money. They generally decried the activities of some politicians who recruit NURTW and okada riders members, especially youths as thugs and cannon fodders in their battles to win elections thereby giving the union and members a bad name and reputation with the public. They agreed that they have some bad eggs as members but, that the union is not resting on its oars to flush out the bad ones, especially, those who engage in vandalization, acts of thuggery and snatching of election materials among other heinous electoral offences. Participants at the focus group discussions expressed willingness to do more to improve on the election environment. A desire was expressed as well for enhanced partnership and collaboration on transportation of election materials between INEC and NURTW. They pleaded for security agents' cooperation in taming the activities of a rival union, the RTEAN, which allegedly enjoy patronage from persons in top government positions. 6.3 Youth Wings of Political Parties Not surprisingly, the attitude of some security agents in turning blind eyes to electoral malpractices during elections and youth 96 Synopsis of Findings from Focus Group Discussion by Stakeholders unemployment are factors which predispose youths to being vulnerable tools in the hands of politicians. These are the major concerns for this group. Continued adoption of technology in the electoral process was also advocated for, particularly the use of card readers in future elections to mitigate electoral fraud. In their view, making education compulsory up to secondary and university level would help to curb reckless violation of electoral laws. Traditional rulers should remain royal fathers of all rather than being partisan. They admonished INEC officials to stick to election rules and remain unbiased in the electoral process. More electoral reforms were advocated that would leverage INEC's independence and autonomy. INEC was urged to release documents to candidates and political parties as may be needed to argue their petitions at the tribunals. 6.4 Members of the ICCES As could be expected, participants at this discussion group advocated for more synergy and collaboration among stakeholders in the security business as well as what they referred to as balanced working relationship in view of the dominant role of the police in election security activities. There were also heated debates about funding and remuneration by INEC. The latter was adjudged to be inadequate. Transportation, feeding and refreshment were raised as recurring challenges as well as issues relating to welfare of security personnel. Delay in posting was decried as it leads to late commencement of polling in areas with difficult terrains. 6.5 Senior Staff of INEC To INEC staff who attended the focus group discussion, it was high time a MOU was signed between transport workers unions and 97