INEC Assures Preparedness: Cross River Set For Bye-Elections On Saturday

INEC Assures Preparedness: Cross River Set For Bye-Elections On Saturday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its comprehensive readiness for the upcoming bye-elections in Cross River State, scheduled to take place this Saturday…..CONTINUE READING

The elections are slated for two state constituencies and one federal constituency, covering 34 polling units across four Local Government Areas.

In an interview with newsmen in Calabar on Tuesday, INEC’s spokesperson in Cross River, Tonia Nwobi, shared insights into the preparations. The constituencies include eight polling units in Akamkpa council area, 11 polling units in Biase, two units in Obanliku, and 13 in Yala local government.

Nwobi affirmed that logistics and security measures have been meticulously arranged to ensure a transparent, free, and fair electoral process. With a projected participation of no fewer than 100,000 voters, the commission emphasized the use of INEC staff instead of ad hoc staff for the bye-elections.

“Logistics have been fully mobilized for the exercise. Non-sensitive materials have been distributed while we await the sensitive ones to be brought to the CBN for onward distribution to the various polling units.

For security, the Inter-Agency Security Committee on Election Security has already met twice and strategized on how to ensure there is no security lapse on the Election Day,” Nwobi stated, highlighting the commitment to a smooth and credible electoral process in Cross River State.