The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says
security measures are being put in place to ensure that the Anambra
governorship election holds as scheduled.
In recent months, security facilities and offices belonging
to the commission have been destroyed in the south-east.
In the latest attack, which occurred on September 19, the
INEC office in Awgu LGA of Enugu state was set ablaze.
The September 19 incident was the third attack involving INEC offices in Enugu since January.
INEC had said the attacks on its offices will affect its
preparations for the 2023 general election.
Addressing the security situation in the region and its
possible effects on the upcoming Anambra governorship election, Rotimi
Oyekanmi, chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, said the commission is
working closely with security agencies towards ensuring a smooth process.
Speaking with TheCable on Monday, he added that the election
will hold as scheduled.
“Securing the environment for an election at any time in the
country is a collaborative effort between INEC and security agencies,” he said.
“The inter-agency consultative committee on election
security (ICCES) is the platform where INEC meets with all security agencies to
discuss security matters and evaluate threats. This platform is strategic and
has worked well for all the elections conducted by the Mahmood Yakubu-led commission
since 2015.
“However, INEC also carries out its risk assessment based on
its parameters, experience and tools. The report of such assessment is then
compared with the equivalent report provided by the security agencies.
“Just as these tools were used for all the off-season
governorship elections conducted since 2015, they will also be used for the
Anambra governorship election scheduled for 6th November, 2021, in addition to
other measures.
“To be sure, the
Anambra governorship election will hold as scheduled. But the security measures
being put in place are not for public discourse.”
Oyekanmi said INEC also reaches out to traditional rulers,
religious leaders, and all stakeholders in the region where an election will
take place, to seek their support.
“The commission is hopeful that the combination of security
measures and the persuasive actions being put in place will enable the people
of Anambra state to choose their next governor on 6th November, 2021,” he
added.
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