- As INEC talks tough
By Gbenga Abulude
INEC said there was a shooting scene in Orhionmwon local government area of Edo state as election is on-going.
It also said it has received images showing alleged hijack of electoral materials in Ward 9, Unit 15 of Egor local government area.
The Commission added it was working to salvage the situation and it may be forced to take decisive action against results generated from the affected unit.
It stayed it was working with the police and other security agencies to ensure the peaceful conduct of the ongoing elections.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated in Abuja during n his preliminary address at the “Edo Governorship Election Virtual Situation Control Room” which is holding through Zoom.
Yakubu condemned reports of vote-buying. He also frowned at the violation of Covid-19 safety protocols especially with regards to the social distancing rule.
He added that in places where some Smart Card Readers malfunctioned, it has had to activate its backup system and has replaced all faulty card readers.
