Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Shehu Usman
Published on 2024-02-02 08:58:37
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated the distribution of sensitive materials across the eight local government areas of Yobe State in preparation for the Yobe East Senatorial and Fika/Fune Federal Constituency bye-election and rerun scheduled for Saturday. This distribution was carried out at the request of the five contesting political parties and other key stakeholders in the election process.
During the distribution of the materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Damaturu on Thursday, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Yobe, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, addressed the media. He stated that the inspection and distribution of the sensitive materials was in accordance with the transparency policy of the commission.
Abdullahi explained, “What we are about to do now is to distribute these sensitive materials to the various electoral officers for further distribution to the wards and polling units across the eight local government areas of the state, Seven for bye election and one for re-run. As they leave here with the materials, which are intact, they will go to their offices under full security escort by the military, police and other agencies. This is to ensure that the materials arrive safely for further distribution to the wards and polling units.”
He also advised voters in these areas to come out and cast their votes in an orderly manner.
For the Yobe East Senatorial District, the bye-election will be held in seven local government areas: Damaturu, Gujba, Gulani, Tarmuwa, Bursari, Geidam, and Yunusari. Additionally, a re-run will be conducted in a unit in Shoye Garin Abba Registration Area 001, Balde Primary School of Fika Local Government Area under Fika/Fune Federal Constituency.
The commission has already designated a total of 4,232 adhoc staff for deployment and 1,339 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for the upcoming election.
The INEC’s efforts to ensure the transparent distribution of sensitive materials and the deployment of necessary staff and resources indicate a commitment to conducting free, fair, and credible elections in the state.
It is crucial for the electorates in the specified areas to actively participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote. By doing so, they will contribute to the democratic process and play a role in shaping the future of their communities and the nation as a whole.
The completion of the distribution of sensitive materials and the deployment of staff is a significant step toward the successful conduct of the Yobe East Senatorial and Fika/Fune Federal Constituency bye-election and re-run. By adhering to transparency and security measures, the INEC aims to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that the voice of the people is accurately represented through the ballot.
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