INEC expresses worry over insecurity, prior to elections in Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa

Ahead of the elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa, INEC expresses worry over insecurity. Publish Date: October 9, 2023Writer: John Gabriel

In advance of the gubernatorial elections scheduled for November 11 in the states of Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has voiced alarm over the increasing number of incidences of insecurity.

Sam Olumekun, the chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee and INEC National Commissioner, urged political parties and their candidates to refrain from saying or doing anything that might inflame tensions in the political sphere.

He stated, “The commission is concerned about the wave of violence and insecurity, including fights between candidates and supporters of political parties in the upcoming elections.”

Read Also: Guber elections: Court to hear suit seeking INEC chairman’s imprisonment Thursday

In order to ensure that elections are held peacefully in the three states, the commission urged all political parties and candidates to refrain from saying or doing anything that could inflame the political climate. It also stated that it will keep a close eye on the situation and maintain its involvement with security agencies and other relevant parties.