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The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, has called on security agencies to remain vigilant and ensure the smooth conduct of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections.
Yakubu made this call at a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security in Abuja.
The INEC boss emphasised the need to protect election materials, personnel, and polling activities while reminding security forces to adhere to the rules of engagement for electoral duties.
Yakubu expressed gratitude to security agencies for their support during recent electoral activities, including the Continuous Voter Registration in both states.
Yakubu also urged political parties, candidates, and their supporters to maintain civility as campaigns intensify.
The INEC chairman emphasised that peaceful campaigns are critical to ensuring peaceful elections in Edo and Ondo states.
In his remarks, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, issued a stern warning, cautioning against any attempts to disrupt the upcoming governorship election in Edo State.
With the election just over a month away, Ribadu emphasised that the government is fully committed to ensuring peaceful and credible polls.
The NSA, who also serves as Co-Chair of ICCES addressed the political tensions already surfacing in the state, noting the presence of inter and intra-party disputes.
Ribadu represented by the Director of Internal Security in the Office of the NSA, Hassan Abdullahi, stressed that any interference with the election would be treated as an assault on the nation’s democratic values
The Edo and Ondo governorship polls are slated for September 21, 2024, and November 16, 2024, respectively. END!!
Mahmood Yakubu-INEC Chairman
Source: Swifteradio.com
