The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has given indication that In view of the spate of violence and insecurity in the country, the February elections might be postponed.
The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this known on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the validation of election security training resources in Abuja
Yakubu who was represented by the chairman, Board of Electoral Institute, BEI, Prf. Abullahi Abdu Zuru said “WE will appreciate the fact that election security is vital to democratic consolidation through the provision of enabling environment for the conduct of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections.
“Consequently, in preparations to the 2023 general elections, the Commission is not leaving anything to chance.
“This is particularly significant to the country given the current economic challenges in various part of the country anf the fact that the National Youth Service Corps members constitute the core of the polling units election officials.
“Moreover, if the insecurity is not monitored and dealt with decisively, it could ultimately culminate in the cancellation/postponement of the elections.
“This must not be allowed to happen and should not be allowed to happen, “ the Commission warns.