The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
said that there was no loss of election materials or life from the boat mishap
that happened within Ilaje Local Government Area on Friday night.
INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ondo State, Mr
Rufus Akeju, stated this to journalists on Saturday in Akure, NAN reports.
“INEC can confirm that there was an accident last night
during the movement of personnel and materials to the Registration Areas of
Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State for today’s governorship election.
“Fortunately, all personnel and election materials were
rescued when the boat capsized.”
Akeju said that the rescuing was done by the officers and
personnel of the Nigerian Navy.
According to him, the movement was eventually concluded, and
voting commenced as planned in all the polling units today.
He also applauded the resilience and professionalism of the
Nigerian Navy as well as other personnel involved in the exercise.
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