The Independent National Electoral Commission in Yobe State
says it has identified 24 inaccessible areas with security challenges where
elections will not hold.
Ahmad Makama, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, stated
this at a stakeholders’ interactive session on Wednesday in Damaturu.
He said security operatives had confirmed some communities
in Gujba, Gulani and Giedam with security challenges that were inaccessible and
not conducive for election.
Makama said the commission was liaising with the communities
for a more accessible alternative polling units to cast their votes.
“We are determined to
ensure that every eligible voter exercises his franchise, and are therefore
collaborating with all political parties and stakeholders for a generally
acceptable alternative polling units so that no one will cry foul,” he said.
According to the commissioner, 69,000 Permanent voters card
had not been claimed in the state.
Source: daily trust
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