The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lamented that its National Youth Service Corps
(NYSC) adhoc staff deployed to some local government areas in Imo state had withdrawn over insecurity issues.
The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the second briefing on the preparations towards the General election tomorrow.
With their withdrawal, it is still uncertain what INEC intends to do to cover up the lost grounds given the fact that election day is remaining just few hours. INEC is also still undecided if election will be conducted in those areas absconded by the adhoc staff over security threats.
According to INEC Chairman, “The Commission is aware of the situation in Imo State in the South Eastern part of the country where it was reported that some of the critical polling unit officials drawn from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have withdrawn their participation from some Local Government Areas as a result of the perennial insecurity.
“From the report we received from our State office, concerns have been expressed about the security situation in Osu Local Government Area, five Wards in Okigwe and six in Orlu. However, we have been assured that with enough mobilisation of security personnel to the area, it is possible for elections to hold in these locations.
“I have been in touch with the IGP who will brief us on their plans to secure these locations for elections to hold peacefully when he addresses us shortly.”
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