The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated its resolve to conduct a credible governorship election in Anambra State by November 6 in a bid to dispel insinuations that the commission rigs elections or commits electoral fraud.
The state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Nwachukwu Orji, spoke in Awka, the state capital, during a voter education and sensitisation forum for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and women groups.
The event was organised in collaboration with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the United States Agency for International Development and the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening.
Orji, who was represented by INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr. Samuel Nimem, assured that the commission had put facilities in place to achieve all-inclusive electoral process.
“We have pasted and presented voters’ register to the political parties fielding candidates. We have published the final list of candidates and we have been engaging stakeholders to ensure security at polling units.
“We have increased polling units to 5,720 to increase access to all voters. We are carrying out aggressive voter education and sensitisation, appealing to the residents to exercise their civic responsibilities.
“With all facilities in place and with the electronic transmission of results, I tell you that Anambra election will be embarrassingly transparent. This will build more confidence in our electoral system.”
