The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says
the Anambra governorship election will be “embarrassingly transparent” as it
has put facilities in place to achieve an all-inclusive electoral process.
The election is slated for November 6.
Nwachukwu Orji, INEC’s resident electoral commissioner,
spoke on Saturday during a voter education and sensitisation forum for persons
with disabilities (PWDs) and women groups.
Orji, who was represented by Samuel Nimen, INEC head of
voter education and publicity, said the commission is adequately prepared for
the election.
“The electoral
materials that got burnt recently in an attack have been replaced.
Non-sensitive materials have been distributed to all LGAs and training of officials
and ad-hoc staff is ongoing as I speak to you,” he said.
“We have pasted and presented voters’ register to the
political parties fielding candidates. We have published the final list of
candidates and we have been engaging stakeholders to ensure security at polling
units.
“We have increased polling units to 5,720 to increase access
to all voters and we are carrying out aggressive voter education and
sensitisation, appealing to residents to exercise their civic responsibilities.
“With all facilities
in place and with the electronic transmission of results, I tell you that
Anambra election will be embarrassingly transparent. This will build confidence
in our electoral system.”
Orji urged PWDs to actively participate in all aspects of
the electoral process as the commission had made adequate provisions for them.
“PWDs are very important citizens, so we give them special
attention by creating an inclusive environment,” he said.
“You need to participate fully in the electoral process
because you are all citizens of Nigeria and have the right to vote and be voted
for. I assure you that we are doing all we can to ensure your safety.”
Orji urged residents not to feel unconcerned about
elections, saying it is an opportunity to vote for the candidate of their
choice.
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