Appendix I b. Despite all efforts put in place by the Commission to combat electoral violence the menace still persists. Election security remains a challenge in the pre-election, the election and the post-election phases of the electoral cycle. c. Thus the security of election personnel and of election materials continues to be compromised. d. It was observed that politicians have continued to seek the support of transport workers while seeking to be elected into political offices due to their population, spread, youthfulness, and diversity. e. It was also observed that transport unions and NURTW are an organized sector with potentials to contribute to election logistics. f. It was further observed that electoral offenders, the bulk of whom are youths, who perpetrate electoral offences do so under the influence of illicit drugs. g. It was observed again that most of the electoral offenders are not being prosecuted and that they cut across the political spectrum. h. Drug use among youths and in motor parks increases during electioneering. i. Most motor parks in the country are in indiscreet conditions which are lacking in conveniences for transport workers and travellers and which make them vulnerable as abode of criminals. 112 Appendix I j. Most members of the public have negative perceptions about transport workers, most of which are based on inadequate information and falsehood. k. Respect for and tolerances of dissent are core values of democratizing societies which must be upheld. Both state and non-state actors must defer to these. Recommendations: a. The inclusion of NURTW as a core stakeholder in the election process through signing of an MOU with INEC is a welcomed idea. This will open a vista of opportunity to strategize on election logistics and election security. b. INEC and security agents acting with other stakeholders need to take appropriate steps to mitigate electoral vices such as political hooliganism, ballot box snatching, drug use and monetary inducements by party leaders. c. Partnership with NURTW at the highest level will bring about improvement in the electoral process. d. Election offences commission should be established in order to prosecute electoral offenders. e. The election offences commission should be such that will prescribe stringent punishments to discourage and deter future offenders from committing such offences. 113