With 7 days to the general elections, The INEC in Niger state says all is ready to for the smooth conduct of elections as sensitive materials have been distributed to local governments.
Elections however will not hold in 10 polling units spread across 5 local government areas due to insecurity.
The resident electoral commissioner disclosed this in a meeting between the commission and relevant stakeholders.
The forthcoming general election is coming at a period where security is still a major concern in some local governments areas in Niger
10 polling units were cancelled in 5 local government councils due to security concerns they are Shiroro, Rafi, Mariga, Munya, Rijau and Magama.
But plans are completed for a smooth conduct of elections in the 4,950 polling units across 25 local government councils .
A total of Two million, six hundred and ninety eight thousand, three hundred and thirty four voters were registered for the elections.
Out of the 479 candidates contesting for various elective position, there are only 25 females .
The commission asserted that elections are also scheduled to hold in some IDP camps where insecurity has displaced electorates.
The commission said it has a specific mission to ensure no one is disenfranchised.
Logistics issues are still a worry as cash is still needed to pay ad-hoc staff who might need money to move to their respective polling units where bank transfers not be efficient.
A total of 21,038 adhoc staff were trained for the assignment and 5,305 BVAS machines have been assigned to be used in 4,940 polling units .
In case of any technical challenge an additional 308 has been reserved as back up.
GENERAL ELECTION: ASARI DOKUBO, IJAW SUPPORT COMMIT TO CAMPAIGNING FOR TINUBU, COLE
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has described Mujahid Dokubo-Asari as a brave, bold and honest man with consistency of character.
Asiwaju Tinubu’s position is also shared by the Rivers State APC Governorship candidate, Tonye Cole.
Asari Dokubo has been in the front line of campaigning for the APC and even predicts a landslide victory for the APC Presidential candidate.
The turnout of the presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State might be a confirmation of a pronouncement made by the leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer force that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will get a landslide victory in the presidential election.
The arrival of Bola Tinubu was also electrifying as he was welcomed with cheers from teeming supporters in a state he hopes to get majority of the votes.
Bola Tinubu and the Governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers state acknowledged the support and positive contribution of Asari Dokubo to the campaign and commended his courage to stand on the side of truth always.
The Ijaw Support Group, a prominent socio-cultural group in the Niger delta region believe the decision of Asari Dokubo to support The APC is in the interest of the entire sout-south region.
They also committed to campaigning and winning votes for the APC presidential candidate.
From the campaign rally, the message of the renewed Hope manifesto will be taken to all towns, communities, creeks in the Niger Delta.
They strongly belive that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will emerge victorious at the presidential polls and Tonye Cole will win the governorship ballot in Rivers state.
