Elections: CSO calls for massive turnout, INEC says it has stepped up its capacity The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria & World News
Civil society organization Connected Development said the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) had strengthened its capacity to urge voters across the country to come out and vote en masse.
Anbu, CEO of the organization. Hamzat Lawal gave advice while speaking to the press after overseeing the sorting and distribution of election materials in the Okene municipality area of Kogi on Friday.
Lawal noted that he had previously dated Kogi’s INEC resident election commissioner, Dr. Gabriel Longpet, who assured him that everything was in place for a trouble-free House election in the state. bottom.
“Having been involved with REC and PRO at INEC headquarters in Rokoja and coming to Okene LGA to witness the classification of both classified and non-classified materials, I am truly pleased that INEC has prepared ahead of Saturday’s elections. think.
“I am also pleased to note that INEC REC has conducted retraining of its voting department and chief officers.
“The INEC technicians also ensured that we were prepared to fix any issues that might arise from the BVAS.
“We also witnessed the BVAS being indicted in preparation for tomorrow’s elections.
“What this means is that the capacity of INEC officers has been strengthened for effective performance,” said Roald.
According to him, this shows that INEC is trying to regain credibility and regain the credibility it lost in the last election.
Roal, an international election observer, urged the general public to rise to the occasion and support the process.
“To not actively engage means relegating our democracy to the few who decide our future.
“Now the ball is in our hands and millions are coming out using our PVC to cast our ballots.
“We should give INEC the benefit of the doubt. From what I have seen on the ground, I am pleased that INEC is not only acknowledging the gaps, but filling those gaps and responding appropriately. ”
Sani Idris Wase, INEC Elections Officer for Okene LGA, said everything was in place and ready to hold free, fair and credible elections.
For her part, INEC LG Technician Obadaife Akande said all BVAS have been certified in good working order and any issues that arise during the election will be addressed in real time.
The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) said Amb. Lawal donated food items to the Muslim community at Idoji Jumu’at Central Mosque in Okene early on Friday.
The philanthropist said the food donation was part of his organization’s humanitarian gesture to alleviate the suffering of the poor in society.
Ambu. Roall commanded the people to embrace peace, saying that without peace there can be no development and prosperity.
“My message to the public today is to take your Permanent Voter Card (PVC) and talk to your neighbors, come out and vote, and keep the peace,” he said.