The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has
expressed concern over the rising cases of insecurity ahead of the November 11
governorship elections billed to take place in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states.
In a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of
Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, he appealed to
political parties and their candidates to avoid actions and utterances capable
of heating up the polity.
“The commission is concerned about the spate of insecurity
and violence, including clashes among supporters of political parties and
candidates in the forthcoming elections,” he said.
The commission appealed to all political parties and
candidates to avoid utterances and acts that may heat up the polity, adding
that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and sustain its
engagement with security agencies and stakeholders to ensure peaceful conduct
of elections in the three states.
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