The Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC) has re-constituted its Election Monitoring and
Support Centre (EMSC) Committee to ensure good planning and success of 2019
elections.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood
Yakubu, while inaugurating the committee, said their work was vital because of
the need to constantly track planning mechanisms and activities put in place
for the smooth conduct of the next general polls.
He said that good planning was
key for a good election , while proper monitoring of the plans put in place
“will limit the areas of difficulty” during elections.
Yakubu said that the Commission
performed well in the Ibarapa East State Constituency bye-election held in Oyo
State on June 2 due to proper planning and tracking.
“Oyo bye-election was good. The
processes were great and things went on smoothly.”
Yakubu said that for the 2019
general elections to be successful, the Commission also needed to constantly
track all levels of its preparations to ensure that everything goes according
to plan.
Yakubu implored the committee not
to forget the two governorship elections holding in Ekiti State on July 14 and
in Osun State on September 22.
He also reminded the committee
members that the Commission still has about five bye-elections to conduct in
five states, including Katsina, Taraba, Bauchi and Cross River.
He warned against complacency,
saying he would be prepared to wield the big stick against any “sleeping
member” of the committee.
“I will personally be tracking
your activities”, the INEC boss stated.
“The Committee’s Terms of
Reference include establishing an operational framework for EMSC Secretariat at
both headquarters and state offices to be fully functional for implementation,
monitoring and support mechanisms for the 2019 general elections.
“Developing an operational
framework for EMSC Secretariat platform including, securing fully operational
platform resources, dashboard analytics, mobile apps support as well as data
collection, reporting and communication tool.
“Developing operational manuals,
facilitators’ guides and other relevant training materials for the effective
functioning of the EMSC.
“Organising and conducting
various levels of training at headquarters and in state offices for the
effective implementation of the EMSC Work Plan.
“As well as implementing the EMSC
Work Plan as approved by the Commission and carry out any other activities
related to 2019 General Elections as may be assigned by the Commission from
time to time,” he said.
The 16-member Committee includes:
Special Adviser to the Chairman, Prof Mohammad Kuna as Chairman; Chief
Technical Adviser to the Chairman, Prof. Bolade Eyinla; Chief Press Secretary
to the Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi; Director, Planning and Monitoring, Mr
Okechukwu Ndeche and Director, Electoral Operations, Mr Abdulrazak Yusuf.
Others include Director of ICT,
Mr Chidi Nwafor; Director, Voter Registry, Engineer Iro Gambo; Director, Voter
Education and Publicity, Mr Oluwole Osase-Uzzi; Director, Estate, Works and
Transport, Ruth Endeley; Deputy Director (Election Management) and Mr Chima
Duruaku.
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