The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral
Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday said Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states
are the most difficult places to conduct elections.
Yakubu said the difficult terrain and insecurity caused by
political actors in the states make it difficult to conduct elections in the
areas.
He spoke at a meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative
Committee on Election Security in Abuja.
Yakubu also urged security agencies to tackle those behind
insecurity and ensure the protection of lives during elections.
He said, “The three states of Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi are not
the easiest states in Nigeria to conduct elections. The difficult geographical
terrain and prevailing insecurity are compounded by negative mobilisation by
political actors, especially since the commencement of campaign in public on
14th July 2023.
“Our message to politicians is that they should call their
candidates and supporters to order. Violence and other undemocratic activities
such as vote buying, attacks on election officials and disruption of the
electoral process must stop.
“However, ultimate responsibility for election security lies
with the security agencies. Our message to the security agencies is to take
decisive action against perpetrators of electoral violence.
“This is the surest way to guarantee a safe environment for
the peaceful conduct of elections and electoral activities. In doing so,
security personnel on electoral duty should remain neutral and committed to the
established professional code of conduct and rules of engagement.”
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