The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is collaborating with the Nigeria Air Force in the distribution of Materials to the three locations in the North East, South East, South West geo political zones of the country.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this in Abuja when he visited the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar.
Professor Yakubu said the visit was necessary due to the fact that the Commission would conduct bye-elections and re-run elections in 26 States of the Federation this Saturday.
The INEC Chairman said Candidates will fill vacancies in three Senatorial Districts, 17 Federal and 28 State Constituencies spread across 80 Local Government Areas, 575 Registration Areas/Wards and 8,934 Polling Units involving 4,904,627 registered voters.
According to him, the law empowered the Commission to seek the support of security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies in the delivery of materials and the protection of election officials as clearly provided for in Section 27(3) of the Electoral Act 2022.
Professor Yakubu noted that the Commission had already indicated to the Chief of Air Staff the specific locations and the quality of materials to be airlifted.
He commended the Armed Forces for always maintaining neutrality and professionalism during election operations.
Responding the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar pledged continued support to the Electoral Body in its efforts to conduct free, fair and credible elections in the country.
By Kayode Oyedare, Edited By Grace Namiji
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