The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday said it will open a daily briefing centre for information ahead of Saturday’s elections across the country.
Disclosing this in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof Mahmud Yakubu the commission is committed to a credible election.
He was speaking at the signing of peace treaty by the 18 candidates featuring in the presidential election.
“Over the next two days beginning from tomorrow, Thursday, the Commission will be holding daily media briefing at 3pm.
“The briefing will hold at this venue. The purpose is to provide update on preparations for the elections and to respond to issues that may arise. The briefing is open to political parties, civil society organizations, observers, the media and security agencies,” he said
Expressing what he called the “untiring effort of the National Peace Committee,” the INEC boss said the “signing of the Peace Accord today comes at a critical moment in the electoral calendar. Campaign for Presidential and National Assembly elections ends at midnight tomorrow Thursday 23rd February 2023.”
He said Election will hold on Saturday this week adding “INEC is ready. This morning, we commenced the movement of sensitive materials to the various Local Government Areas nationwide. By Friday, we will activate the Registration Area Centres (RACs) so that at first light on Saturday, Polling Units will open on time.”
He assured that the Commission is committed to free, fair and credible elections in compliance with the electoral legal framework and the letter and spirit of the Peace Accord.
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“All political parties and candidates are hereby reassured of the Commission’s neutrality. Above all, Nigerians should feel confident that their votes will count.” He added
He called on political parties and their candidates to abide by the letter and spirit of the Accord.