The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission has begun sorting and distributing sensitive materials for Saturday’s local government elections.
Observers and security personnel from various agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Services, and local vigilantes, are on site.
KOSIEC Chairman Mamman Eri pledged to conduct a transparent, free, and credible election. Eri confirmed that local government electoral officers are deployed to distribute materials to various areas and wards, according to Daily Post.
The commission started distributing materials at 8:00 am on Friday. Movement restrictions will be in place on Saturday, with accreditation and voting scheduled from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Security personnel will be deployed to polling stations to ensure a smooth process.
Accredited observer and Kogi NGO Network Chairperson Amb Idris Ozovehe Muraina expressed hopes for a transparent election reflecting the people’s will. Muraina urged KOSIEC to adhere to electoral laws and called on security agencies to remain neutral.
With all stakeholders committed to a successful election, the stage is set for Kogi State’s local government polls on Saturday.
“We are looking forward to see election that will reflect the will of the people and not otherwise. I am calling on the chairman of the Commission to be up and doing and ensure that the right things are done, because his integrity is at stake.
“The chairman and his team should be steadfast and ensure that things are done in line. line with the electoral law.”
