December 12th Kogi LG polls: KOSIEC receives materials »

The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has taken possession of both sensitive and the non – sensitive materials preparatory to this Saturday’s Local Government Elections across the 21 LGAs of the State.

While receiving the materials on Thursday in Lokoja, the Commissioner, Mallam Mamman Nda Eri said receipt of the materials was a demonstration of the commission’s readiness for the election.

He said sorting of the materials would begin on Friday to determine the what goes to each polling units, wards and Local Government Area, adding that the exercise would be witnessed by all stakeholders, including all political parties, the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the political parties, security agencies among others.

The Commissioner who assured of security of the materials, he said the commission has beeefed up its security architecture, saying if the materials were received before now, they would have kept them either with the police or any of the banks.

Mallam Nda who assured the people of the state of a fair and credible elections, assured them that they were working round the clock and doing all they can to ensure acceptable polls on Saturday.

Speaking, Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Ayuba Ede who was represented by a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Elvis Aguebor said the police was ready to ensure safety of lives, property and the election materials.

The Commissioner warned against any form of distabilisation, saying his men would not hesitate to enforce the law and protect the electioneering process if anyone tries to attack the process.

He however assured the public that the exercise would be hitch free, especially given that memoranda were signed between the police and other stakeholders and politicians, for the peace of the election.

Respondents who were present during the receipt of the materials including the State Chairman of Inter Party Advisory Council, Hon Iliyas Badanga also gave kudos to the SIEC for its topnotch preparedness and expressed hope that the outcome of the election would meet the satisfaction of all.

Other respondents who spoke in the same direction, applauded the election umpire for the manner of preparation and transparency, and expressed hope for a successful election.