The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says
some of its officials have been held hostage in Brass LGA of Bayelsa state.
The electoral umpire, in a statement, said it is is closely
monitoring the situation, adding that the development is detrimental to
credible elections.
The commission also called on security agencies to
immediately facilitate the release of the officials.
“The Commission is closely watching the situation in Brass
LGA of Bayelsa State where our officials are held hostage,” the statement
reads.
“This is detrimental
to credible elections. We call on the security agencies to immediately
facilitate their release.”
Alongside Kogi and Imo, Bayelsa held its off-cycle
gubernatorial election on Saturday, November 11.
On Saturday, the presiding officer (PO) of a polling unit
(PU) in Yenagoa LG recounted his ordeal during the Bayelsa election.
The official who did not want to be named, said they were
harassed and physically assaulted by some youths upon their late arrival at the
polling station due to prior safety concerns.
The PO, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member,
mentioned being physically attacked.
“The situation escalated when voting finally commenced
around noon, as some voters demanded ballot papers without accreditation,
causing a dispute that resulted in the destruction of ballot papers,” he said.
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